Mechanical Performance of Zr-Containing 354-Type Al-Si-Cu-Mg Cast Alloy: Role of Additions and Heat Treatment

Table 2

Heat treatment procedures and parameters applied to alloys studied.

Heat treatment procedures and parameters
Heat treatment	Solution treatment	Quenching	Aging
SHT∗	495°C for 5 h	Warm water (60°C)	NA
T5 temper	NA	NA	180°C for 8 h
T6 temper	495°C for 5 h	Warm water (60°C)	180°C for 8 h

SHT: solution heat treatment.