Genesis Alloy 4 (GZ4)
Alloy 4 was developed in Asia. It has a copper level midway between Alloy 3 & 5. It has been found to reduce the effects of die soldering that occurs in some castings when made from Alloy 3, but still retains ductility similar to Alloy 3.
Typical Compositions of GZ4
Element
Percentage (%)
Aluminum
(Al)
4.1
Magnesium
(Mg)
0.045
Copper
(Cu)
0.4
Lead
(Pb)
0.002
Cadmium
(Cd)
0.001
Tin
(Sn)
< 0.001
Iron
(Fe)
0.002
Nickel
(Ni)
< 0.001
Silicon
(Si)
0.005
Indium
(In)
< 0.0005
Thallium
(Tl)
< 0.001
Zinc
(Zn)
Balance
Chemical Specifications of GZ4
Element
Min(%)
Max(%)
Aluminum
(Al)
3.9
4.2
Magnesium
(Mg)
0.04
0.05
Copper
(Cu)
0.3
0.4
Lead
(Pb)
--
0.003
Cadmium
(Cd)
--
0.002
Tin
(Sn)
--
0.001
Iron
(Fe)
--
0.020
Nickel
(Ni)
--
0.001
Silicon
(Si)
--
0.02
Indium
(In)
--
0.0005
Thallium
(Tl)
--
0.001
Zinc
(Zn)
--
Balance
Physical Specification
Slab
Bundle
Grade Stamp
GZ4
--
Mass (nominal)
10kg
1120kg
Dimensions in mm (nominal)
480 x 109 x 36
960 x 436 x 540
Pack Size
--
112