Experimental characterization of LM13 aluminum piston alloy: composition, mechanical properties, microstructure, and preliminary heat-treatment response
LM13 is a near-eutectic Al–Si–Cu–Ni–Mg casting alloy used for pistons and other thermally loaded components. This study provides an integrated preliminary characterization of an industrially relevant LM13 casting by combining optical emission spectrometry, Brinell hardness, tensile and Charpy V-notch testing, optical m...