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Send EmailAlTiC Master Alloy, AlTi5C, AlTi3C, Carbon Grain Refiner, AlTiC Stick, Coil, AlTi Wire, AlTiC Rod, 7440-32-6, 7440-44-0, 7429-90-5
🧪 1. Full Product Name
AlTiC – Titanium and Carbon-Based Grain Refiner Master Alloy Variants:
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AlTi5C0.15
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AlTi3C0.15
🔢 2. CAS Numbers
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Titanium (Ti): 7440-32-6
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Carbon (C): 7440-44-0
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Aluminum (Al): 7429-90-5
Note: AlTiC is a master alloy; no unique CAS number exists for the compound itself.
⚙️ 3. Technical Specifications
| Property | Value / Range |
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| Ti Content | 2.6% – 5.4% |
| C Content | 0.08% – 0.22% |
| Physical Forms | Coil (Wire), Stick (Rod), Waffle Ingot |
| Density | ~2.7 g/cm³ (Al matrix) |
| Melting Point | ~660 °C |
| Packaging | Cardboard box, vacuum-sealed bag, crate-protected |
🧭 4. Detailed Application Areas
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Used in aluminum casting to refine grain structure.
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Applied in AlSi, AlMg, AlCu alloys for improved homogeneity.
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Essential in manufacturing automotive parts, aerospace components, wires, sheets, profiles, wheels, engine blocks, cylinder heads.
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Enhances mechanical strength, ductility, and surface quality.
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Effective at low addition rates (typically 0.01–0.2%).
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Added directly into molten aluminum, stirred for uniform distribution.
🚨 5. Mandatory Use Cases
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Aerospace and automotive sectors require grain refinement for mechanical integrity.
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High-pressure die casting (HPDC) and gravity die casting processes demand controlled grain structure.
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Compliance with standards such as EN 1706, ASTM B179 may necessitate its use.
🧩 6. Sectoral Compatibility Table
| Sector | Compatibility | Notes |
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| Automotive | ✅ | Used in structural and engine components |
| Aerospace | ✅ | Suitable for high-strength aluminum alloys |
| Construction | ⚠️ | Limited use; not typically required |
| Food Packaging | ❌ | Not suitable for food-contact applications |
| Electronics | ⚠️ | Applicable in select thermal alloys |
🧾 7. Alternative Names
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AlTiC Master Alloy
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AlTi5C / AlTi3C
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Carbon Grain Refiner
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AlTiC Stick / Coil
🗣️ 8. Common Trade Names / Informal Terms
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Carbon-based grain refiner
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AlTi wire
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AlTiC rod
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Aluminum grain modifier
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Casting alloy additive
🏭 9. Production Details
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Manufacturing Process: Titanium and carbon are dissolved into molten aluminum, forming a stable TiC phase within the alloy.
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Producing Countries: China, India, Germany, Türkiye
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True Producers vs. Traders: Quality and pricing vary significantly depending on whether the supplier is a direct manufacturer or a distributor.
Note: Verification of origin and production method is critical for procurement.
