Beryllium Copper Alloys

Aluminium Alloy 1050A (Alloy 1050) is a popular grade of Aluminium. 1050A Aluminium Alloy is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective finish. Alloy 1050A (Alloy 1050) is typically used for chemical process plant equipment, food industry containers, pyrotechnic powder, architectural flashings, lamp reflectors, cable sheathing.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Al V Others
1050A EAA 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.07 max 0.05 max 99.5 min - 0.03
1050 USA 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.03 max 99.5 min 0.05 0.03
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Yield Strength (N/mm²) Elongation in 50mm (%)
Alloy 1050 Bar F 60 (min) - 23

 

Aluminium Alloy 1080 / 1080A

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Ga V Other each Al
1080 USA 0.15 0.15 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.05 0.02 99.80
1080 EAA 0.15 0.15 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.06 0.02 0.03 - 0.02 99.80

 

Aluminium Alloy 1100

Aluminum 1100 is a commercially pure aluminum. 1100 has excellent welding characteristics; it is also soft and ductile so is ideal for applications that require intricate forming as it work hardens slower than other alloys. 1100 is however non-heat treatable. As 1100 has excellent resistance to corrosion it is widely used in the chemical and food processing industries also for giftware and applications where eye appeal is important.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Cu Si + Fe Mn Zn Others
1100 Rem 0.05 - 0.020 0.95 max 0.05 max 0.10 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength ksi Yield Strength (ksi min) Elongation % in 2"0.064" Sheet Min 90° Cold Bend Radius for .064 " Thick
1100 1100-0 11-15.5 3.5 30 0
1100 1100-H12 14-19 11 8 0
1100 1100-H14 16-21 14 5 0
1100 1100-H16 19-24 17 4 0.1T
1100 1100-H18 22 (min) - 4 1-2T

 

Aluminium Alloy 1200

Aluminum Alloy 1200 is a very good atmospheric corrosion resistance and workability. Aluminium Alloy 1200 has a high thermal conductivity and reflectivity but lower than for 1050A, very good weldability which is slightly higher strength than 1050A.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si +Fe Cu Mn Al Zn Ti Others
Alloy 1200 1.0 max 0.05 max 0.05 max 99.0 max 0.10 max 0.05 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material
Sheet, Strip, Plate
Temper Thickness (mm) Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Elongation in 50mm %
0.5mm 0.8mm 1.3mm 2.6mm 30mm
Alloy 1200 F 3.0 - 25.00 - - - - - -
Alloy 1200 O 0.2 - 6.0 70 - 105 20 25 30 30 30
Alloy 1200 H12 0.2 - 6.0 90-125 4 6 8 9 9
Alloy 1200 H14 0.2 - 12.5 105-140 3 4 5 5 6
Alloy 1200 H16 0.2 - 6.0 125-160 2 3 4 4 4
Alloy 1200 H18 0.2 - 3.0 140 (min) 2 3 4 4 -

 

Aluminium Alloy 1350 / 1350A

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn B Ga V+T Cr+Mn+Ti+V Others
1350 0.1 0.40 0.05 0.01 - 0.01 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.02 - 0.03 (each)
0.10 (total)
1350A
Germany
0.25 0.40 0.02 - 0.05 - 0.05 - - - 0.03 0.03 (each)

Aluminium Alloy 1350 has the minimum aluminium content of 99.5 %. Alloy 1350 is a non-heat treatable and is the alloy of choice for electrial condutors. This alloy has excellent formability and corrosion resistance. Alloy 1350 is used in various applications but its main uses are electrical conductors pins, rods, and rivets. This alloy can also be found in various wire form and clips where strength is not as important as economics. NB: 1350 has a tigher chemistry specification and is therefore often used in stead of 1050A.

Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Elongation in 50mm
1350 Bar M 60 min 23
1350 Bar H2 85 (min) 13

 

Aluminium Alloy 2011 / 2011A

Aluminium 2011 is a heat treatable high strength alloy with high fatigue strength and excellent free machining characteristics. Due to the high copper content of Alloy 2011 makes it the best choice for aluminium machining. Alloy 2011 is used for screws, bolts, fittings, nuts, automatic lathe and screw machine products.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Zn Bi Pb Others
Alloy 2011 Bal 0.40 max 0.70 max 5.0-6.0 0.30 max 0.20-0.60 0.20-0.60 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temps Thickness (min) Tensile Strength (N/mm²) min Yield Strength (N/mm²) min Elongation on 50mm (%)
Alloy 2011 Bar TD <10 310 255 6
Alloy 2011 Bar TD 10-35 310 255 8
Alloy 2011 Bar TD 35-50 295 230 8
Alloy 2011 Bar TF <65 310 225 8
Alloy 2011 Bar TF >65 295 195 8

 

Aluminium Alloy 2014 / 2014A

Aluminium Alloy 2014 (2014 A) is a copper based alloy with very high strength together with excellent machining characteristics. Alloy 2014 is commonly used in many aerospace structural applications due to its high strength. Other applications include military vehicles, bridges, weapons manufacture and structural applications.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Ni Zn Ti+Zr Ti Other Each Other Total
Alloy 2014a AECMA Rem 0.50 - 0.90 0.50 max 3.9 - 5.0 0.4-1.2 0.10 max 0.2-0.8 0.1 max 0.25 max 0.20 max 0.15 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Alloy 2014 USA Rem 0.50-1.20 0.7 max 3.9 - 5.0 0.4 - 1.2 0.10 max 0.2-0.8 - 0.25 max - 0.15 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Thickness (mm) Tensile Strength min (N/mm²) Yield Strength min (N/mm²) Elongation in 50 mm
0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.3 mm 2.6 mm 3.0 mm
Alloy 2014 Sheet T4 Bare 0.2-6.0 400 225 13 14 14 14 14
Alloy 2014 Sheet T6 Bare 0.2-6.0 440 380 6 6 7 7 8
Alloy 2014 Sheet T4 Clad 0.2-1.6 385 240 13 14 14 - -
Alloy 2014 Sheet T4 Clad 1.6-6.0 395 245 - - - 14 14
Alloy 2014 Sheet T6 Clad 0.2-1.6 420 345 7 7 8 - -
Alloy 2014 Sheet T6 Clad 1.6-6.0 420 355 - - - 9 9

 

Material Temper Diameter (mm) Tensile Strength min ((N/mm²) Yield Strength (min) (N/mm²) Elongation on 5.65 V (min)
Alloy 2014 Bar T4 <20 370 230 11
Alloy 2014 Bar T4 20-75 390 250 11
Alloy 2014 Bar T4 75-150 390 250 9
Alloy 2014 Bar T4 150-200 370 230 8
Alloy 2014 Bar T6510 20-75 480 435 7
Alloy 2014 Bar T6510 75-150 465 420 7
Alloy 2014 Bar T6510 150-200 435 390 7

 

Aluminium Alloy 2017 / 2017A

Aluminium Alloy 2017 (2017 A) has high strength with excellent fatigue strength. Alloy 2017 also has very good machining characteristics. It is suitable for welding only by resistance welding. Alloy 2017 (2017 A) is used for various applications from high strength structural components, aircraft, machine construction, military equipment, rivets.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Others Each Other Total
Alloy 2017 USA Rem 0.20-0.8 0.7 max 3.5-4.5 0.40-1.0 0.40-0.8 0.10 max 0.25 max 0.15 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Zr + Ti Others Each Other Total
Alloy 2017A EAA Rem 0.20-0.8 0.7 max 3.5-4.5 0.40-1.0 0.40-1.0 0.10 max 0.25 max 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Condition Tensile Strength (N/mm²) min Yield Strength Elongation in 4D %
ksi Mpa ksi Mpa
Alloy 2017 2017-T4 Bar 55 379 32 221 12

 

Aluminium Alloy 2024

Aluminium Alloy 2024 (2024A) is one of the most popular high strength Aluminium alloys when it is the heat treated condition. Due to Alloy 2024 (2024A) high strength and excellent fatigue resistance it is commonly used on structures and components in the aircraft and transportation industries.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Other Each Other Total Al
Alloy 2024 USA 0.50 max 0.50 max 3.8-4.9 0.3-0.9 1.2-1.8 0.10 max 0.25 max 0.15 max 0.05 max 0.15 max Rem
Alloy 2024A France 0.15 max 0.20 max 3.7-4.5 0.15-0.8 1.2-1.5 0.10 max 0.25 max 0.15 max 0.05 max 0.15 max Rem

 

Aluminium Alloy 2031 / 2031A

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Ni Zn Ti Others
Alloy 2031 0.50 / 1.3 0.60 / 1.2 1.8 / 2.8 0.50 max 0.6 / 1.2 0.6 / 1.4 0.20 max 0.20 max 0.05 each
0.15 total
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Condition of sample Size of Bar (mm) Tensile Strength min (N/mm²) Yield Strength min (N/mm²) Elongation on 5.65v
Alloy 2031 Forgings TB Forged <150 310 160 13
Alloy 2031 Forgings TB Extruded <200 310 145 13
Alloy 2031 Forgings TF Forged <150 385 300 6
Alloy 2031 Forgings TF Extruded <200 385 285 6

 

Aluminium Alloy 2219

Aluminium Alloy 2219 is a high strength alloy which combines good machinability and good mechanical properties. 2219 is useful over a temperature range of -452°F to 600°F, is readily weldable and has good fracture toughness. In the T8 condition it is resistant to stress corrosion cracking.

Aluminium 2219 is typically used in a range of aerospace applications such as high temperature structural applications including space booster and fuel tanks.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Others V Zn
Alloy 2219 Bal 0.20 max 0.30 max 5.80-6.80 0.20-0.40 0.02 max 0.10 max 0.02-0.10 0.050 each
0.15 total
0.05-0.15 0.10-0.25
Typical Mechanical Properties

Aluminium Alloy 2219 - Bar / Extrusions

Material Temper Direction Tensile Strength ksi Yield Strength ksi Elongation in 2" (%)
Alloy 2219 (AMS 4162) T8511 L 58 42 6
Alloy 2219 (AMS 4162) T8511 LT 56 39 4

Aluminium 2219 - Sheet / Plater (Bare)

Material Temper Thickness Tensile Strength ksi Yield Strength ksi Elongation in 2" (%)
Alloy 2219 (QQ-A-250/30) 0 0.020"-2.00 32 max 16 max 12
Alloy 2219 (QQ-A-250/30) T351 0.250" - 2.00" 46 28 10
Alloy 2219 (QQ-A-250/30) T851 0.250" - 2.00" 62 46 7-8

Aluminium 2219 - Sheet / Plater (Clad) Temper T81 / T851

Material Temper Thickness Tensile Strength ksi Yield Strength ksi Elongation in 2" (%)
Alloy 2219 (AMS 4094) T81/ T851 0.020"-0.039" 49 37 6
Alloy 2219 (AMS 4094) T81/ T851 0.039"-0.099" 55 41 7
Alloy 2219 (AMS 4094) T81/ T851 0.099"-0.249" 58 43 7
2219 (AMS 4094) T81/ T851 0.245"-0.499" 58 42 8

 

Aluminium Alloy 2618A DTD 5014A

Aluminium 2618A is a high strength alloy containing both copper (2%) and magnesium (1.5%), imparting good machinability and a fair resistance to atmospheric attack. Due to its ability to work in higher temperatures applications, 2618A is commonly used for pistons and rotating aircraft parts. Whilst traditionally an aerospace alloy, it has become very popular in the production of motor racing pistons and other critical high technology appliciations.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Ni Zn Ti Zr + Ti Other Each Others Total
Alloy 2618 USA Rem 0.10-0.25 0.9-1.3 1.9-2.7 - 1.3-1.8 0.9-1.2 0.10 max 0.04-0.10 - 0.05 max 0.15 max
Alloy 2618A EAA Rem 0.15-0.25 0.9-1.4 1.8-2.7 0.25 max 1.2-1.8 0.8-1.4 0.15 max 0.20 max 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Size Diameter (mm) Tensile Strength min (N/mm²) Yield Strength min (N/mm²) Elongation in 50 mm %
Alloy 2618A Extruded Bar <10 400 320 5
Alloy 2618 Extruded Bar 10-100 420 340 7

 

Aluminium Alloy 3003 / 3003A

Aluminum Alloy 3003 is a commercially pure aluminum with the addition of manganese. Alloy 3003 is the most widely used aluminum alloy due to it's excellent characteristics. The addition of manganese increases the strength and Alloy 3003 is 20% stronger than alloy 1100 . As with alloy 1100, alloy 3003 has excellent corrosion resistance and workability. It is commonly used in chemical equipment, cooking and kitchen equipment, decorative trim and storage tanks

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Cu Si Fe Mn Zn Others
Alloy 3003 Rem 0.05-0.20 0.60 max 0.70 max 1.0-1.5 0.10 max 0.05 each
0.15 total
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Condition Tensile Strength (ksi min) Yield Strength (ksi min) Elongation % in 2" 0.064 Sheet Min 90° Cold Bend Radius for 0.064" Thick
Alloy 3003-0 Sheet 0.064" thick 3003-0 14-19 5 25 0
Alloy 3003-H12 Sheet 0.064" thick 3003-H12 17-23 12 6 0
Alloy 3003-H14 Sheet 0.064" thick 3003-H14 20-26 17 5 0
3003-H16 Sheet 0.064" thick 3003-H16 24-30 21 4 1/2 - 1 1/2 T
3003- Sheet 0.064" thick 3003-H18 27 min 24 4 1 1/2 -3T

 

Aluminium Alloy 3103 / 3103A

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti+Zr Zn Others
Alloy 3103 Bal 0.50 max 0.70 max 0.10 max 0.90 / 1.50 0.30 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.20 max 0.050 each
0.15 Total


Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Elongation on 50mm
0.5 0.8 1.3 2.6 3.0
Alloy 3103 Sheet 0 90-130 20 23 24 24 26
Alloy 3103 Sheet H12 120-145 5 6 7 9 9
Alloy 3103 Sheet H16 160-195 2 3 4 4 4

 

Aluminium Alloy 3105 / 3105A

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti Zn Others
Alloy 3105 Bal 0.60 max 0.70 max 0.30 max 0.30/0.80 0.20 / 0.8 0.20 max 0.10 max 0.40 max 0.050 each
0.15 Total


Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Yield Strength (N/mm²) Elongation on 50mm
0.5 mm 0.8mm 1.3mm 2.6mm
Alloy 3105 Sheet 0 110-155 - 16 18 20 20
Alloy 3105 Sheet H12 130-175 115 2 3 4 5
Alloy 3105 Sheet H14 160-205 145 2 2 3 4
Alloy 3105 Sheet H16 185-230 170 1 1 2 3
Alloy 3105 Sheet H18 215 min 190 1 1 1 2

 

Aluminium Brazing Alloy 4043

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Al Mn Mg Be Ti Zn Other
Alloy 4043 USA 4.5 / 6.0 0.80 max 0.30 max Bal 0.05 max 0.05 max *0.0008 max 0.20 max 0.10 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
Alloy 4043A EWAA 4.5 / 6.0 0.60 max 0.30 max Bal 0.15 max 0.20 max *0.0008 max 0.15 max 0.10 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
*be for welding electrode and filler wire

 

Aluminium Brazing Alloy 4047

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Be Al Mn Mg Ti Zn Other
Alloy 4047A EAA 11.0-13.0 0.60 max 0.30 max Be 0.0008 max* Bal 0.15 max 0.10 max 0.15 max 0.20 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
Alloy 4047 USA 11.0-13.0 0.80 max 0.30 max 0.0008 max* Bal 0.15 max 0.10 max - 0.20 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
*for welding electrode and welding rod only

 

Aluminium Alloy 5005 / 5005A

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Zn Others Each Others Total
Alloy 5005 Bal 0.30 max 0.70 max 0.20 max 0.20 max 0.10 max 0.50 / 1.10 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max


Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Yield Strength (N/mm²) Elongation on 50mm (%)
0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.3 mm 2.6mm
Alloy 5005 0 95-145 - 18 20 21 22
Alloy 5005 H12 125-170 80 4 5 6 8
Alloy 5005 H14 145-185 100 3 3 5 6
Alloy 5005 H18 185 min 165 1 2 3 3

 

Aluminium Alloy 5052 / 5052A

Aluminum Alloy 5052 is one of the higher strength non-heat treatable alloys (Annealed it is stronger than alloy 1100 and alloy 3003. Alloy 5052 has excellent characteristics with a high fatigue strength it is used for structures which are subject to excessive vibrations. As alloy 5052 also has excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine atmospheres and is therefore commonly used in boats, marine components, fuel and oil tubing.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Cu Si Fe Mn Mg Zn Cr Others
Alloy 5052 Bal 0.10 max 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 2.2 / 2.8 0.10 max 0.15 / 0.35 max 0.05 max (each)
0.15 (total)
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation % in 2" min bend radius (90° cold forming)
5052 Sheet
0.064" thick
5052-0 25-31 9.5 19 0
5052 Sheet
0.064" thick
5052-H32 31-38 23 7 1t
5052 Sheet
0.064" thick
5052-H34 34-41 26 6 1 1/2 t

 

Aluminium Alloy 5056 / 5056A

Aluminium Alloy 5056 primary constituent is magnesium which gives this non heat treatable alloy its high strength. Due to Alloy 5056 high strength and excellent formability it is used extensively in cold heading applications as well as wire forms and hinge pins. Alloy 5056 also has excellent corrosion resistance and can be used in atmospheres such as salt water where corrosion would normally be a problem with other metals.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Mn+Cr Ti Zn Others Each Others Total
Alloy 5056 USA Bal 0.3 max 0.4 max 0.10 max 0.05/0.20 0.05 / 0.20 4.50 / 5.6 - - 0.10 max 0.05 each 0.15 max
Alloy 5056A EWAA Bal 0.4 max 0.5 max 0.10 max 0.10 / 0.6 0.20 max 4.50 / 5.6 0.10 / 0.6 0.20 max 0.20 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Diameter (") Tensile Strength (ksi) min Yield Strength (ksi) min Elongation % in 2"
5056 Rolled, Cold finish wire/rod 0 All 46 max - 20
5056 Rolled, Cold finish wire/rod H111 <0.374 44 - -
5056 Rolled, Cold finish wire/rod H32 <0.374 44 - -
5056 Rolled, Cold finish wire/rod H34 <0.374 50 - -

 

Aluminium Alloy 5083

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Ti Zn Other Each Others Total
Alloy 5083 Bal 0.40 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 0.40 / 1.0 0.05 / 0.25 4.0 / 4.90 0.15 max 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (ksi) min Yield Strength (ksi) min Elongation % in 2"
5083 Extruded Bar
(<5" diameter)
0 39 16 14
5083 Extruded Bar
(<5" diameter)
H111 40 24 12
5083 Extruded Bar
(<5" diameter)
H112 39 16 12

 

Aluminium Alloy 5154

Aluminium Alloy 5154 primary constituent is magnesium which gives this non heat treatable alloy its moderate strength. Alloy 5154 combines its strength with excellent formabiltiy and corrosion resistance and is regularly used in wire form but is now becoming popular for use with cold heading applications, specifically in solid, semi-tubular and tubular rivets. Alloy 5154 is an all purpose alloy that meets a broad range of needs.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Mn +Cr Ti Zn Others Each Others Total
5154 USA Bal 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.15/0.35 3.1/3.9 - 0.20 max 0.20 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
5154 A
EWAA
Bal 0.5 max 0.5 max 0.10 max 0.50 max 0.25 max 3.10 / 3.9 0.10 / 0.50 0.20 max 0.20 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Wall Thickness (mm) Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Yield Strength (N/mm²) mm Elongation on 50mm
Alloy 5154 Drawn tube 0 <10 215-260 85 16
Alloy 5154 Drawn tube H4 <10 245 min 200 4

 

Aluminium Alloy 5251 / BS N4

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Zn Ti Others
Alloy 5251 0.40 max 0.50 max 0.15 max 0.10-0.50 0.15 max 1.70 -2.4 0.15 max 0.15 max 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Thickness (mm) Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Yield Strength (N/mm²) mm Elongation on 50mm
0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.3 mm 2.6 mm 3.0 mm
5251 Sheet 0 0.2 - 6.0 160-200 60 18 18 18 20 20
5251 Sheet H22 0.2 - 6.0 200-240 130 4 5 6 8 8
5251 Sheet H24 0.2-12.5 225-275 175 3 4 5 5 5
5251 Sheet H28 0.2-3.0 255-285 215 2 3 3 4 4

 

Aluminium Alloy 5454

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Ti Mg Zn Others Each Others Total
Alloy 5454 Bal 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 0.50 / 1.0 0.05 / 0.20 0.20 max 2.4 / 3.0 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max

Alloy 5454 is widely used in the manufacture of chemical storage tanks, automotive wheels and in particular those applications that may be subject to temperatures in excess of 150ºF. Alloy 5554 was developed as a filler alloy for Alloy 5454.

Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Thickness (mm) Tensile Strength (N/mm²) Yield Strength (min) (N/mm²) Elongation in 50mm (%)
0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.3 mm 2.6 mm 3.0 mm
Alloy 5454 Sheet 0 0.2-6.0 215-285 80 12 14 16 18 14
Alloy 5454 Sheet H22 0.2-3.0 250-305 180 4 5 7 8 -
Alloy 5454 Sheet H24 0.2-3.0 270-325 200 3 4 5 6 -

 

Aluminium Alloy 5554

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Ti Mg Zn Others Each Others Total
Alloy 5554 Bal 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 0.50 / 1.0 0.05 / 0.20 0.05/0.20 2.4 / 3.0 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max

 

Aluminium Alloy 5556 Welding Wire

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Ti Mg Zn Others Each Others Total

Alloy 5556 USA

Bal 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 0.50 / 1.0 0.05 / 0.20 0.05 / 0.20 4.7 / 5.5 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Alloy 5556 UK Bal 0.25 max 0.40 max 0.10 max 0.60 / 1.0 0.05 / 0.20 0.05 - 0.20 5.0 / 5.5 0.25 max 0.05 max 0.15 max

 

Aluminium Alloy 6053 Wire

Aluminium Alloy 6053 is very similar to its counterpart alloy 6061. Aluminum alloy 6061 is an extremely versatile heat treatable aluminum alloy due to its content of silicon and magnesium. Alloy 6053 has lower levels of Iron which gives alloy 6053 more formability than 6061 with slightly less strength. Alloy 6053 uses include solid and tubular rivets.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Al Others
Alloy 6053 46-65% Mg 0.35 0.10 - 1.1-1.4 0.15-0.35 - 0.10 - Bal 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)

 

Aluminium Alloy 6056 Wire

Aluminium Alloy 6056 main characteristics come from the balance of Magnesium, Silicon and Copper together with the specialised heat treatment. Alloy 6056 is well suited for many applications in the automotive industry.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti + Zr Al Others
Alloy 6056 0.7-1.3 0.50 0.50-1.1 0.40-1.0 0.6-1.2 0.25 - 0.10-0.7 0.20 Bal 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)

 

Aluminium Alloy 6061

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Other Each Others Total
Alloy 6061 Bal 0.40 - 0.80 0.70 max 0.15-0.40 0.15 0.8-1.2 0.04-0.35 0.25 max 0.15 max 0.05 max 0.15 max

Aluminum Alloy 6061 is an extremely versatile heat treatable aluminum alloy due to its content of silicon and magnesium. Alloy 6061 has a wide range of mechanical and corrosion resistance properties as well as having most of the good qualities of aluminum. 6061 is used in a many applications from aircraft structures, yacht construction, truck bodies, bicycle frames to screw machine parts.

Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Thickness (in) Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 0.020-0.500 42 35 10
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 0.500-1.000 42 35 9
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 1.00-2.00 42 35 8
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 2.00-4.00 42 35 6
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 4.00-6.00 40 35 6
Material Temper Diameter (in) Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation
Alloy 6061 Bar
Cold Finished
T651 All 42 35 10
Alloy 6061 Bar
Cold Finished
T6511 <0.25" 38 35 8
Alloy 6061 Bar
Cold Finished
T6511 >0.25" 38 35 10
Alloy 6061 Bar - T651 / T6 condition and extruded T6511/T6

 

Aluminium Alloy 6063

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Other Each Others Total
Alloy 6063 Bal 0.2-0.6 0.35 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.45-0.9 0.1 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Diameter or wall thickness (") Tensile Strength (ksi) min Yield Strength (ksi) min Elongation % in 2"
Alloy 6063 <0.125 30 25 8
Alloy 6063 0.125 - 1.00 30 25 10

 

Aluminium Alloy 6082

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Zn Ti Other Each Others Total
Alloy 6082 Bal 0.7 - 1.3 0.50 max 0.10 max 0.40-1.00 0.25 max 0.06-1.20 0.20 max 0.10 max 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Thickness (mm) Tensile Strength (N/mm²) min Yield Strength (N/mm²) min Elongation on 50mm % (min)
Alloy 6082 - T6 Sheet and Plate 0.2 - 3.0 295 255 8
Alloy 6082 T6 Sheet and Plate 3.0 - 6.0 295 240 8
Alloy 6082 T6 Sheet and Plate 6.0 - 25.00 295 240 8
Material Diameter (mm) Tensile Strength min (N/mm²) Yield Strength min (N/mm²) Elongation on 5.65v % (min)
Alloy 6082 T6 Bar < 20 295 255 8
Alloy 6082 T6 Bar 20 - 150 310 270 8
Alloy 6082 T6 Bar 150 - 200 280 240 5

 

Aluminium Alloy 6101

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr B Mg Zn Other Each Others Total
Alloy 6101 USA Bal 0.30 / 0.70 0.50 max 0.10 max 0.03 max 0.03 max 0.06 max 0.35/0.8 0.10 max 0.03 max 0.10 max
Alloy 6101A UK Bal 0.30 / 0.70 0.40 max 0.05 max - - - 0.40 / 0.90 - 0.03 max 0.10 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (N/mm²) min Yield Strength (N/mm²) min Elongation on 50mm %
Alloy 6101 Bar 6101 200 170 8

 

Aluminium Alloy 6262

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Ti Mg Zn Bi Pb Other Each Others Total
Alloy 6262 Bal 0.40 / 0.80 0.70 max 0.15 / 0.40 0.15 max 0.04/0.14 0.15 max 0.80/1.20 0.25 max 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70 0.05 max 0.15 max
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Diameter (") Tensile Strength ksi (min) Yield Strength ksi (min) Elongation in 2"
Alloy 6262 Bar T6/T651 <8 42 35 10
Alloy 6262 Bar T9 0.125-2.00 52 48 5
Alloy 6262 Bar T9 2.00-3.00 50 46 5

 

Aluminium Alloy 6463

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Other Each Others Total
Alloy 6463 Bal 0.20 / 0.60 0.15 max 0.20 max 0.05 max 0.45/0.90 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.15 max

 

Aluminium Alloy 7017

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Zn Ti Zr Others Mn+Cr
Alloy 7017 Bal 0.35 max 0.45 max 0.20 max 0.05-0.50 0.035 max 2.0 - 3.0 4.0 - 5.2 0.15 max 0.10-0.25 0.05 each
0.15 total
0.15 min

 

Aluminium Alloy 7020

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Cr Mg Zn Zr Zr + Ti Other Each Others Total
7020 Bal 0.35 0.40

0.20

0.050 - 0.50 0.10 - 0.35 1.0-1.4 4.0 - 5.0 0.080 - 0.20 0.80 - 0.25 0.05 max 0.15 max

Aluminium Alloy 7020 is a heat treatable alloy that age hardens naturally and therefore will recover properties in a heat affected zone after welding. Alloy 7020 is used in armoured vehicles, military bridges, motor cycle and bicycle frames.

Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation %
Alloy 7020 Plate T651 330-350 260-280 7-10
Properties dependant on thickness

 

Aluminium Alloy 7050 Aerospace Bar / Plate

Aluminium alloy 7050 is an aerospace grade of aluminium combining high strength, stress corrosion cracking resistance and toughness. It is particularly suited for heavy plate applications (3" to 6" thick) due to it's lower quench sensitivity and retention of strength in thicker sections. Aluminium 7050 therefore is the premium choice aerospace aluminium for applications such as fuselage frames, bulkheads and wing skins.

Aluminium alloy 7050 plate is available in two tempers. T7651 (AMS 4201) combines the highest strength with good exfoliation corrosion resistance and average SCC resistance. T7451 (AMS 4050) provides better SCC resistance and excellent exfoliation resistance at slightly lower strength levels. Aircraft Materials can also supply 7050 in round bar with temper T74511 (AMS 4342).

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Zr Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Other Each Others Total
Alloy 7050 min 87.3 0.08 - - 2.0 - 1.9 - 5.7 - - -
Alloy 7050 max 90.3 0.15 0.12 0.15 2.6 0.10 2.6 0.04 6.7 0.06 0.05 0.15
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Thickness Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation in 2" %
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7451 <2.0 74 64 10
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7451 2.0 -3.0 73 63 9
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7451 3.0 - 4.0 72 62 9
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7451 4.0 - 5.0 71 61 9
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7651 0.25 - 1.0 76 66 9
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7651 1.0 - 1.5 77 67 9
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7651 1.5 - 2.0 76 66 9
Alloy 7050 Plate (longitudinal) T7651 2.0 - 3.0 76 66 8
Material Temper Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation in 2" %
Alloy 7050 Bar (AMS 4340) T76511 79 69 7
Alloy 7050 Bar (AMS 4340) T73511 70 60 8
Alloy 7050 Bar (AMS 4342) T74511 73 63 7

 

Aluminium Alloy 7075

Aluminium Alloy 7075 offers the highest strength of the common screw machine alloys. The superior stress corrosion resistance of the T173 and T7351 tempers makes alloy 7075 a logical replacement for 2024, 2014 and 2017 in many of the most critical applications. The T6 and T651 tempers have fair machinability. Alloy 7075 is heavily utilized by the aircraft and ordnance industries because of its superior strength.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Al Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Other Each Others Total
Alloy 7075 min Rem - - 1.2 - 2.1 0.18 5.1 - - -
Alloy 7075 max Rem 0.40 0.50 2.0 0.30 2.9 0.28 6.1 0.20 0.05 0.15
Typical Mechanical Properties
Material Temper Size (") Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation in 2" %
Alloy 7075 Bar T651 - 77 66 7
Alloy 7075 Bar T7351 <4" 68 56 10
Alloy 7075 Bar T73511 <0.25 68 58 7
Alloy 7075 Bar T73511 0.25 - 1.5 70 61 8
Alloy 7075 Bar T73511 1.5 - 3.0 69 59 8
Alloy 7075 Bar T6511 <0.25 78 70 7
Alloy 7075 Bar T6511 0.25 - 0.5 81 73 7
Alloy 7075 Bar T6511 0.5 - 3.0 81 72 7
Material Temper Thickness (in) Tensile Strength (ksi) Yield Strength (ksi) Elongation %
Alloy 7075 Sheet T6 Bare 0.125 - 0.25 78 69 8
Alloy 7075 Sheet T651 Bare 0.25 - 0.50 78 67 9
Alloy 7075 Sheet T651 Bare 0.5 - 1.0 78 68 7
Alloy 7075 Sheet T6 Clad 0.188 - 0.25 75 64 8
Alloy 7075 Sheet T651 Clad 0.25 - 0.50 75 65 9
Alloy 7075 Sheet T651 Clad 0.5 - 1.00 78 68 7
Typical Physical Properties
Characteristic English Metric
Nominal Density (68° F / 20°C) 0.101 lbs./ in ³ 2.80 Mg/m³
Melting Range 990° F - 1175° F 532°C - 635 °C
Specific Heat (212 °F / 100°C 0.23 BTU/lb - °F 960 J/kg-°K

 

Aluminium Alloy 1199

Aluminium 1199 is a 99.99% Al minimum commercially pure alloy, possessing excellent electrical and thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Al Zn Ga V Mg Ti Others
Alloy 1199 0.006 max 0.006 max 0.006 max 0.002 max 99.99 min 0.006 max 0.005 max 0.005 max 0.006 max 0.002 max 0.002 (each)

 

Aluminium Alloy 2117 Wire

Aluminium Alloy 2117 has the primary constitent of copper and is mainly used where medium strength is required. Alloy 2117 has good formability in H15 cold heading temper and in many cases can be formed directly from pre-heat treated wire and rod. Applications of aluminium 2117 include solid rivets for truck trailers bodies and aerospace.

Chemical Composition Limits
Weight% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Al Others
2117 0.8 0.7 2.2-3.0 0.20 0.20-0.5 0.10 - 0.25 - Bal 0.05 (each)
0.15 (total)