Abstract: The invention relates to a rolled fin stock material from an 3xxx-series aluminium alloy comprising, in wt. %, Mn 0.7% to 2.0%, Si 0.4% to 1.5%, Zn up to 4%, Fe up to 0.8%, Zr 0.02% to 0.40%, Sc 0.01% to 0.6%, Ni up to 0.3%, Cu up to 0.5%, Mg up to 2%, Cr up to 0.3%, Ti up to 0.3%, the balance aluminium and tolerable impurities. The invention further relates to a brazed assembly of components incorporating such a fin stock material.

Abstract: A heat exchanger incorporating at least one component made from a rolled 6xxx-series aluminium alloy having a composition, in wt. %, of Si 0.2% to 1.3%, Mg 0.3% to 1.3%, Cu up to 0.80%, Fe 0.05% to 1.0%, Mn 0.05% to 0.70%, optionally one or two elements selected from the group 0.05-0.35% Zr and 0.04-0.35% Cr, Zn up to 0.25%, Ti up to 0.25%, balance unavoidable impurities and aluminium, and wherein the Fe/Mn ratio is <1.90.

Abstract: An aluminium alloy in extruded form, consisting of in weight %:______________________________________ Si 11.0-13.5 Mg 0.5-2.0 Fe not more than 1.0 Cu not more than 0.35 Zr not more than 0.1 Ni not more than 0.1 Cr not more than 0.1 Zn ot more thane 0.1 Sr 0.02-0.1 Mn not more than 1.2 Bi not more than 1.0 Pb not more than 1.0 Sn not more than 1.0 ______________________________________balance Al and unavoidable impurities. This alloy has high wear resistance, good corrosion resistance and good machinability. It is particularly suitable for shaped articles used at below 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A method of refining a melt of aluminum scrap material which comprises metallic aluminum and impurities including iron, in order to obtain a target iron level. The method includes the steps of determining the initial amounts in the melt of Mn, Fe and Si, adding a quantity of Mn to the melt so as to obtain in the melt, after refining of the melt a ratio of Mn in the melt to a desired target level of Fe. Thereafter, the method includes the steps of homogenizing the melt by heating, cooling the melt and maintaining it at a super-eutectic holding temperature so that solid intermetallic compounds form and finally separating the solid intermetallic compounds from the melt.