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Aluminum/Silicon Alloy Rod (Al88/Si12)

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Composition: Al 88/Si 12 Form: Rod Material: Aluminum/Silicon Commodity: Alloys Production Method: Extruded
Aluminum/Silicon Alloy Rod (Al88/Si12) offers a high-silicon composition that imparts excellent wear resistance, low thermal expansion, and superior thermal stability while retaining aluminum’s light weight and good thermal conductivity. The hypereutectic silicon content enables enhanced dimensional stability and mechanical performance under thermal cycling, making it a preferred material for precision-engineered parts. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing utilize this alloy extensively. Specific applications include high-performance engine components, wear-resistant bearing surfaces, and precision welding rods for structural assemblies. In research, it is critical for studying hypereutectic alloy solidification, silicon particle refinement, and advanced metallurgical processing for dimensional stability. Its combined attributes of heat resistance, mechanical durability, and reduced thermal distortion make it a highly valuable material in both advanced industrial manufacturing and applied materials science.
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Material Properties

Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Elongation at break( % ) <20
Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) 71.1
Tensile strength( MPa ) 241.5
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 5.56
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Melting point( C ) 577
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 121@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 20.4@20-100°C
Physical Properties
Element Value
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 2.66
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Composition: Al 88/Si 12 Form: Rod Material: Aluminum/Silicon Commodity: Alloys Production Method: Extruded

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Rod
Diameter =<10mm ±10%
Diameter >10mm ±5%
Length <100mm ±1mm
Length >=100mm +5 / -1%