A356 Aluminum Alloy and applications- A Review

Abstract

A B S T R A C T A356 alloys are ever more accepted in aircraft and automobile due to their high strength-toweight ratio and its thixotropic structure (designated SSM-A356). Its specific tensile strength and rigidity are superior to other Aluminum alloys. These qualities lead to less vehicle and aircraft weight and better fuel economy. A356 based alloys have been developed with significant ductility, strength, elongation, hardness and toughness at room temperature in as-cast state. Therefore, in the present work an attempt has been made to review A356alloy based systems and it application that possesses exceptionally high ductility as well as good mechanical strength