Nomenclature

Description

Parameters

AM

Aluminum Matrix

BA

As-cast alloys

Addition 0.15 0.25 0.50 g

AA

Annealed in Air

300˚ - 600˚C 12 h

AAA

Annealed in an argon atmosphere

600˚C 12 h

OQ

Oil quenched alloys

500˚C 1 h

BQ

Brine quenched alloys

500˚C 1 h

OQT

Oil-quenched + tempered

260˚C 1h

BQT

Brine-quenched + tempered

260˚C 1h