Analysis of microstructure in AlSi7Mg0.3 cast alloy with different content of Fe.

The use of recycled alloys brings potential energy savings, and generates less CO2 emission compared to primary aluminum production, but it is necessary to take into account their specifics properties. The properties of the secondary aluminum alloys are comparable to primary alloys, but important attention must be paid due to the higher iron content. Iron with the presence of other elements in the alloy creates intermetallic compounds which have negative influence especially on the mechanical properties. It is impossible to remove iron from melt by standard operations. Some elements eliminates iron by changing iron intermetallic phase morphology, decreasing its extent and by improving alloy properties.