Non-Heat Treatable (Common) Alloys
1100 is commercially pure aluminum (99.00% minimum). Excellent corrosion resistance, workability and weldability; high thermal conductivity. Tensile strength range 14 to 24 KSI. Uses include deep drawing, spinning, sheet metal work, decorative and architectural applications, air ducts, name plates, fan blades, etc. Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/1 and ASTM B209.
3003 is alloyed with 1.2% manganese to provide a tensile strength range of 17 to 30 KSI. Excellent workability, weldability, and corrosion resistance. Used for drawing, spinning, fuel tanks, sheet metal work and other applications where slightly higher strength than 1100 is required. Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/2 and ASTM B209.
5005 is alloyed with .8% magnesium. Tensile strength range is 18 to 30 KSI. Excellent workability, weldability, and corrosion resistance. Specified for applications comparable to 1100 and 3003 – where anodizing is required. Anodized finish matches that of architectural alloy 6063. Conforms to Federal specifications ASTM B209.
5052 is alloyed with 2.5% magnesium. Tensile strength range 31 to 44 KSI. Very good corrosion resistance, good workability, weldabilty and strength. Used for aircraft fuel tanks, storm shutters, refrigerator liners, utensils, electronic mounting plates and panels, fan blades, etc. Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/8 and ASTM B209.
5083 is alloyed with 4.45% magnesium, 0.65% manganese and 0.15% chromium. Tensile strength range: 40 to 59 KSI. For use in structures requiring high weld efficiency for maximum joint strength — plus light weight and corrosion resistance. Applications: marine components, truck bodies, construction equipment, tanks, structural towers, drilling rigs, cryogenic applications, etc. Conforms to ASTM B209 and AMS QQ-A-250/6.
5086 is alloyed with 4.0% magnesium, .45% manganese and 0.15% chromium. This alloy has a typical tensile strength range of 40 to 54 KSI. It offers resistance to stress corrosion and superior resistance to atmospheric corrosion plus good general workability. Applications include tanks (stationary, trailer and rail-car), marine components and welded assemblies of all kinds. Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/7 and ASTM B209.
5454 is alloyed with 2.7% magnesium, 0.8% manganese and 0.12% chromium. Tensile strength range 36 to 47 KSI. Good formability, weldability and corrosion resistance. Uses include pressure vessels (ASME code approved for up to 400° F.), tanks dumptruck bodies, welded structures, etc. Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/10 and ASTM B209.
Heat Treatable Alloys
2024 is alloyed with 4.5% copper. Tensile strength range 30 to 63 KSI. Fair workability and corrosion resistance. Forming operations are limited. Used for high strength structural and aircraft applications. Also available as Alclad for improved corrosion resistance. 2024 Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/4, Alclad AMS QQ-A-250/5 and ASTM B209.
6061 is alloyed with 1.0% magnesium and .6% silicon. Tensile strength range 20 to 42 KSI. Good formability, weldability and corrosion resistance. Used for engineering and structural applications, boats, furniture, transportation equipment, etc. Conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/11 and ASTM B209.
7050 is alloyed with zinc (5.7 – 6.7%), copper (2.0 – 2.6%) and magnesium (1.9 – 2.6%) to offer superior strength, stress corrosion resistance and toughness. Stocked in T7451, a temper intermediate to T3 and T76. Used in aircraft and missile applications. Conforms to AMS 4050, MMS 1420, BAC 5439 Class A, BMS 7323 and MIL-STD 2154.
7075 and Alclad 7075 are heavily alloyed with zinc with lesser amounts of magnesium, copper and chromium. One of the strongest of the aluminum alloys, its use parallels that of 2024 with 7075 selected when higher mechanical properties are desired. Forming operations are limited. Also available as Alclad for improved corrosion resistance. All 7075 flat products conform to ASTM B209; 7075 Bare conforms to AMS QQ-A-250/12, Alclad 7075, AMS QQ-A-250/13.
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