99.7% minimum aluminium purity, compliant with EN 576 and GB/T 1196. The standard charge material for European foundries producing wrought products, extrusions and precision castings.
A7 — also known internationally as P1020A under LME nomenclature and recognised under European standard EN 576 — is the workhorse grade of primary aluminium ingot. With a minimum aluminium content of 99.7% and tightly controlled iron and silicon limits (≤ 0.20% Fe, ≤ 0.10% Si) — the standard charge material for rolling mills, extrusion presses and foundry alloy production.
Tech Aluminum produces A7 ingots in our 50,000 m² Egyptian smelting facility, with chemical composition verified by optical emission spectrometry on every heat. Each shipment is certified to whichever international standard your specification requires — EN 576, P1020A, GB/T 1196 or Russian GOST A7 — on the same material test certificate. CBAM-ready embedded-emissions documentation is supplied with every shipment.
| Designation | A7 / P1020A / EN 576 |
| Standard ingot weight | 25 kg ± 0.5 kg |
| Bundle weight | 500–1,000 kg (configurable) |
| Density | ≈ 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | ~660 °C |
| Surface condition | Clean, free from slag and dross |
| Marking | Heat number, grade designation and weight stamped per ingot |
| Tonnes per 20ft container | ~20–22 t |
| Tonnes per 40ft container | ~24–26 t |
| Element | Max % |
|---|---|
| Aluminium (Al) | ≥ 99.70% (min.) |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.10 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.20 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.01 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.01 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.01 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.03 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.02 |
| Gallium (Ga) | 0.03 |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.02 |
| Other elements (each) | 0.03 |
| Property | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | ~660 °C |
| Thermal conductivity (20 °C) | ~237 W/(m·K) |
| Electrical conductivity | ~62% IACS |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | ~23.5 × 10⁻⁶ /K |
| Modulus of elasticity | ~70 GPa |
A7 / P1020A is the most widely recognised primary aluminium grade in international trade. The same specification appears under different national designations:
| Region | Standard | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Europe (EU) | EN 576 | P1020A (also called A7 in trade) |
| LME (global) | LME Aluminium | P1020A — the deliverable grade for LME contracts |
| China | GB/T 1196 | Al99.70 (A00 ingot) |
| Russia / CIS | GOST 11069 | A7 (direct origin of the trade name) |
| USA | ASTM B179 | P1020A |
| ISO | ISO 115 | Al99.7 |
For applications requiring tighter impurity limits (electrical conductor grade, foil rolling stock, lithographic sheet), we also supply A8 / P0506A (≥ 99.8%) and A9 / P0202A (≥ 99.9%) on request. Mention your downstream application on your enquiry and we will recommend the appropriate grade.
A7 primary aluminium ingot is the input feedstock for the entire downstream aluminium processing industry. Typical applications include:
Every A7 heat is verified by optical emission spectrometry (OES) before casting, with chemical composition checked against EN 576 / P1020A limits. Our quality regime is built on ISO 9001-certified processes.
See our full Quality & Compliance page for certification details and our REACH compliance documentation.
Primary aluminium is at the centre of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — and its energy-intensive smelting process means embedded emissions vary enormously between suppliers depending on the electricity grid mix powering production. Every A7 shipment from Tech Aluminum includes:
Primary smelting consumes 13–15 MWh per tonne — making the electricity source the single biggest driver of CBAM cost. Egypt's hydroelectric base (Aswan High Dam) plus 1 GW of new green capacity specifically for aluminium gives our A7 a structurally lower carbon footprint than aluminium from coal-grid jurisdictions. Lower embedded emissions = fewer CBAM certificates = lower delivered cost. Read our full CBAM guide →
A7 ingots are bundled with high-tensile steel straps and palletised for container loading. Standard bundle weights are configurable between 500 kg and 1,000 kg.
Full export documentation included with every shipment. See our Logistics & Shipping page for details.
A7 is the Russian/CIS designation for primary aluminium ingot with minimum 99.7% aluminium content (≤ 0.20% Fe, ≤ 0.10% Si). It is the direct equivalent of the international LME-traded P1020A grade and the European EN 576 specification — the standard charge material for rolling mills, extrusion presses, foundry alloy lines and wire rod production across Europe.
Yes, for all commercial purposes. A7 (Russian standard) and P1020A (LME-recognised North American/global designation) both specify ≥ 99.7% aluminium with the same impurity limits on iron and silicon. The European EN 576 standard recognises this grade as P1020A. Tech Aluminum certifies each shipment to the standard your specification requires.
A7 / P1020A is the feedstock for the entire aluminium value chain: secondary alloy production for foundries, rolling mills producing sheet and foil, extrusion billet for architectural and automotive profiles, wire rod for electrical conductors, and master alloy production. Anywhere downstream aluminium processing happens, A7 is the raw input.
Our standard minimum order quantity is 20 tonnes (one 20ft container load). Sample quantities of 5–10 tonnes are available for first-time European buyers conducting qualification testing. Larger orders shipped in 40ft containers carry preferential pricing.
Yes. Every A7 shipment includes verified embedded-emissions data covering both direct and indirect emissions per tonne of finished ingot, calculated to the EU CBAM methodology and verified by an accredited third party. Egypt's renewable-energy advantage typically results in lower embedded emissions than aluminium from coal-grid jurisdictions.
Yes. We also produce A8 / P0506A (≥ 99.8% Al) and A9 / P0202A (≥ 99.9% Al) on request, with tighter impurity controls. These higher-purity grades are typically required for electrical conductor stock, capacitor foil, and lithographic sheet applications. Specify the downstream application on your enquiry for grade recommendation.
Send us the tonnage, delivery port and required purity grade — we respond within 24 hours with pricing, lead time and full CBAM documentation.
Or contact Noel directly: +353 87 118 7806 · noel@egyptalumin.com
