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Aluminum-silicon alloy

Scope note

Refers to alloys with from 5 to 22% silicon characterized by ease of casting, corrosion resistance, lightness, and ease of welding. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010937

Broader Terms used

aluminum alloy

Term used for

alloy, aluminum-silicon

Created

13yrs ago

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