Issue number 4 Product Datasheet - Non Ferrous Metal Treatment

Date :11-01-2001

MODALLOY*
MODALLOY 5 (Al - 5% Sr) Sr) and MODALLOY 10 (Al - 10% Sr).Sr).
In easy -to-
to-use cast form for modifying the aluminium die casting and
sand casting alloys of hypo -eutectic and eutectic composition .

General description MODALLOY 5/10 are potent modifier for Al-Si hypo-eutectic and eutectic alloys.
They are available in cast waffle form. They are particularly suitable for all alloy
properzies,gravity die castings such as cylinder heads, manifolds, aluminium alloy
wheels and sand casting alloys.

Purpose The purpose of modifying eutectic and

hypo-eutectic Al-Si alloys is to change
the accicular form of silicon to a
spheroidal or globular form. The
modified structure results in improved
mechanical properties in both the
as-cast and heat treated condition.
Conventionally Al-Si hypo-eutectic and
eutectic alloys are treated with sodium
in the metallic form or with salt based
modifiers to obtain the desired structure.
However, pure sodium is very difficult to
handle and salt based modifier can
cause some amount of moisture and
gas pick up if not formulated, stored or
used properly. The effect of
modification with sodium fades with
holding times and is lost on remelting.
Excessive sodium additions or over
modification reduce tensile values
appreciably. The chemical reaction of
sodium based fluxes reduce crucible life
substantially and pollute the
environment due to fume generation.
 Use of MODALLOY 5/10 overcomes
many of the above problems. The
recovery of strontium is both higher and
more reproducible for a given practice
as compared to sodium. It has far
superior fade resistance and hence
retains the modification effect over a
much longer period of time. There is no
evidence of my detrimental
over-modification effects with strontium
as in case of sodium. Use of
MODALLOY 5/10 is far more
environmental friendly than the
conventional salt based modifiers.
Since no chemical reaction is involved,
crucible life can be improved.

Benefits CASTING WITH IMPROVED AND CONSISTENT MECHANICAL AND

METALLURGICAL PROPERTIES :

MODALLOY 5/10 improves as-cast

mechanical properties such as tensile
strength and elongation. The longer
lasting modification effect gives
consistent metallurgical and mechanical
properties of the casting.

BETTER MACHINABILITY :

The refined metallurgical structure and

improved distribution of silicon phase
gives better machinability and improved
surface texture

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS :

Use of MODALLOY 5/10 gives cleaner

working environment since no chemical
reaction is involved.

CONVENIENT TO STORE, HANDLE AND USE :

Shapes being available in the cast

waffle form, they are easy to handle and
use. Being metallic in nature, they do
not pick-up any moisture.

Instructions for use 1. Prepare the desired alloy composition.

Follow the normal fluxing and
cleansing procedure recommended for
using suitable flux from COVERAL*
range.
2. Degas the melt by MOBILE
DEGASSING UNIT (MDU) and dross
 off using small quantity of a suitable
flux from COVERAL range.
3. After the degassing operation, add
Fosperl BT as per requirement. After
grain refinement, add pre-calculated
quantity of MODALLOY 5/10
depending on the melt size and rabble
it to ensure homogeneity of the
composition.

Addition techniques -

MODALLOY 5
An application rate of 0.5% of
the melt will be adequate for
gravity die castings to give
residual strontium level of 0.02 -
0.025% for satisfactory
modification effect.

MODALLOY 10
An application rate of 0.25% of
the melt will be adequate for
gravity die castings to give
residual strontium level of 0.02 -
0.025% for satisfactory
modification effect.

Note -

Addition level can vary

considerably since it is function
of casting process, alloy
composition and solidification
rate of the casting. In case,
charge contains returns treated
with MODALLOY 5/10, lower
additions may be possible,
however, the practice needs to
be established for subsequent
application rate.The above
mentioned application rate is to
be used as guideline.

4. Wait for minimum 10 minutes for

modification effect to take place.

5. Take a sample for checking the

modification effect, if satisfactory
start the cast.

Standard packing MODALLOY 5/10 are available in 50 kg

HDPE Bgs. Each cast waffle weighs 200
gms + 20 gms.
Precautions Degassing and fluxing using chlorine
based products to be avoided after
modification using MODALLOY 5/10,
otherwise it results in strontium loss.

FOSECO products are manufactured in India by FOSECO INDIA LIMITED. All

information that is provided in this leaflet is to the best of our knowledge true and
accurate. Any claim arising out of defective material will be limited to replacement. The
company accepts no liability for any consequential losses and damages. The word
Foseco is a Registered Trade Name. For further information contact your local Foseco
Representative.

Foseco India Ltd. Sanaswadi, Pune 412 208. Ph:(02137) 568100, Fax: (02137) 568160

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