Aluminum
Aluminum is a versatile and lightweight metal that is widely used in many industries. It is the third most abundant element on Earth's crust and has excellent properties that make it a popular choice for various applications.
Aluminum has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it strong and durable despite its light weight. It is also corrosion-resistant, which makes it ideal for use in harsh environments. Additionally, aluminum is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, making it a common choice for electrical wiring and heat transfer applications.
One of the most significant advantages of aluminum is its versatility. It can be easily formed into different shapes and sizes using a variety of manufacturing processes, including casting, forging, and extrusion. This flexibility allows it to be used in a wide range of products, including aircraft parts, automotive parts, consumer electronics, and building materials.
Aluminum is also an environmentally friendly material. It is 100% recyclable, and the recycling process requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum. This makes it an excellent choice for sustainable manufacturing practices.
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Material
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Tensile Strength (MPa)
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Yield Strength (MPa)
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Elastic Modulus (GPa)
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HARDNESS(HRB)
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ELONGATION(%)
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Advantages
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Applications
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Aluminum 6010-O
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125
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55
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68.9
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30
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25 to 30
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● Corrosion resistance
● Machinability
● Formability
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Aircraft parts, bicycle frames, automotive parts, and electrical fittings.
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Aluminum 1060
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63
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21
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69
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19
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27
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● Good corrosion resistance
● Easily machinable
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Decorative items, plumbing, electrical components, musical instruments
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Aluminum 2024-T4
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324
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186
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73.1
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120
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20
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● High strength-to-weight ratio
● Excellent fatigue resistance
● Good machinability
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Aircraft structural components, bolts, and fasteners.
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Aluminum 5052-H32
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210
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193
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70.3
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60
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12
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● Excellent corrosion resistance
● Formability
● Medium Strength
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Marine components, fuel tanks, and sheet metal work.
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Aluminum 5083
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310
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145
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72.4
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75
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12
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● Excellent corrosion resistance
● Good weldability
● High strength
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Shipbuilding, pressure vessels, and cryogenic equipment.
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Aluminum 6061-T6
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290
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240
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68.9
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95
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8
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● High strength
● Heat-treatable
● Corrosion Resistance
● Excellent machinability
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Structural components, bicycle frames, and automotive parts.
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Aluminum 6063-T5/T6
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130 to 185
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55 to 165
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68.9
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1.6-2.0
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180-250
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● Good formability
● Excellent extrudability
● Corrosion Resistance
● Anodizing
● Heat-treatable
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Architectural framing, window frames, and piping.
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Aluminum 7075-T6
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570
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500
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71.7
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150
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11
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● Excellent fatigue resistance
● Wear Resistance
● High strength
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Aerospace components, bicycle parts, and high-performance equipment.
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MIC-6
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241
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138
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72.4
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60 to 703
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● Good thermal conductivity
● Excellent flatness
● Good stability
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Tooling plates, jigs and fixtures, and machinery components.
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