The properties, applications and fabrication details are provided for aluminium alloy 6063 as well as 6063a aluminium. The specifications, properties, classifications and class details are. Parts in eos aluminium alsi10mg are ideal for applications which require a combination of good thermal properties and low weight. In combination with the materials and material provisions of eurocode 9. The history of the light metal industry, as that of many. Heat treatment of steels ttt diagrams and jominy endquench hardenability curves for steels 34 viii. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary. Magnesium alloy chemical composition a31015 standard 321 magnesium alloy properties a31115 standard 322 magnesium alloy characteristics a31215 guidelines 323 6 zinc and za alloys 326. Parts in eos aluminium alsi10mg are ideal for applications which requir e. If you have any questions or good suggestions on our products and site, or if you want to know more information about our products, please write them and send to us, we will contact you within one business day.
Aluminum alloy selection and applications this monograph contains an outstanding introductory description of the properties of wrought and cast aluminum alloys and the enormous variety of their applications. The following tests are conducted on the aluminium composites to know their mechanical properties. Pure aluminium doesnt have a high tensile strength. Structure and properties is a reference book that provides a concise description of the practical aspects of structures and properties of aluminum alloys. Consult the material safety data sheet msds for proper safety and handling precautions when using alloy 6061. The various types of aluminium alloy are identified and guidance is given on fabricating components without. Some of the uses of this alloy include electronic and communications equipment, automotive components, engine. Aluminium specifications, properties, classifications. Aluminium has in fact proved itself as a suitable material for load bearing structures for more than one hundred years. Aluminium is the most widely used nonferrous metal, and there are dozens of commercial options available, which greatly vary in properties based on their alloy composition and temper. Materials microstructure and properties european aluminium. Aluminium, its properties, alloys and finishes asm international. It is used for a wide variety of products including chassis for electronic equipment, engine brackets.
It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is. Aluminum alloy castings may be used in a number of heattreated conditions. It has better corrosion resistances, is lightweight, and its benefits include ease of casting, good mechanical properties, and dimensional stability. Appearance and general conditions the material must be suitable for lamination purposes. Appearance and general conditions the material must be suitable for lamination. Although normally low strength, some of the more complex alloys can have. Property value atomic number atomic weight gmol 26. Now, you may be wondering about the composition of the 6061 alloy. Mechanical properties data for selected aluminum alloys. However certain knowledge of aluminium is necessary to design structures. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys.
However, the addition of alloying elements like manganese, silicon, copper and magnesium can increase the strength properties of aluminium and produce an alloy with properties tailored to particular applications. The alloy was subjected to t6 heat treatment, as was the composite material. As such, its major alloying elements are magnesium and silicon. They can be machined, sparkeroded, welded, micro shotpeened, polished and coated if required. It has the advantage over steel in that its tensile strength increases with decreasing temperature while retaining its toughness. The unique combinations of properties provided by aluminum and its alloys make aluminum one of the most versatile, economical, and attractive metallic materials for a broad range of usesfrom soft, highly ductile wrapping foil to the most demanding engi. Aluminum is a good conductor of heat and electricity. These properties combined with high formability, heat and cold resistance, non toxicity, strength and reflectivity to heat and light mean aluminium foil is used in many applications. Properties aluminium development council of australia product data sheet aluminium 5052 uns a95052 aluminium alloys aluminium alloy 5052 contains nominally 2. Aluminum has good corrosion resistance to common atmospheric and marine. Some of the most common tempering options for this alloy are o, t6, and t73. From transportation and packing to construction,infrastructure and aerospace, the versatility of aluminum as a practical material is amply.
In this paper, sample 1 contains aluminium alloy95%, alumina3% and boron carbide2%, sample 2 contains aluminium alloy95%, alumina2% and boron carbide3% and sample 3 contains aluminium alloy only. For all stock availability of aluminium 2014 contact sales. The corrosion characteristics of aluminum alloys are examined in the section effects of alloying on corrosion. Aluminium alloy wheels manufacturing process, materials and. Material properties of 7075o, 7075t6, 7075t73 aluminum. Aluminum and aluminum alloys materials data repository home. Pdf application and mechanical properties of aluminium. The unique combinations of properties provided by aluminum and its alloys make aluminum one of the most ver. Fatigue behaviour of 6061 aluminium alloy and its composite. Chemical composition and properties of aluminum alloys united. Pdf application of aluminum and aluminum alloys in.
Specification of aluminium foil this specification is applicable for aluminium foil in gauges from 0,006 mm to 0,020mm. Alsi10mg is a typical casting alloy with good cast ing properties and is typically used for cast parts with thin walls and complex geometry. The alloy was subjected to t6 heat treatment, as was the composite material chosen which. The paper deals with the considerations related to the basic properties and application of primarily aluminum alloys and composite materials for different purposes with the focus on the automotive. Some aluminum alloys can match or even exceed the strength of common construction steel. The versatility of aluminium makes it the most widely used metal after steel. The alloy used in any particular application will depend on factors such as the mechanical and physical properties required, the material cost and the service environment involved. Definition of term aluminium as engineering material. International alloy designations and chemical composition limits. This is mainly due to light weight, improved physical, mechanical and tribological properties like strong, stiff, abrasion and impact resistant, and is. Materials data book 2003 edition cambridge university engineering department.
Chemical composition and properties of aluminum alloys. It is commonly available in pretempered grades such as 6061o annealed. Apr 21, 2005 aluminium alloy 60636063a is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. Evaluation of mechanical properties of aluminium alloy. For screw machine applications, alloy 6061 has adequate machinability characteristics in the heattreated t6t6511 condition. Mechanical properties of selected aluminium alloys. Pdf material properties of normal and high strength aluminium.
Fatigue behaviour of 6061 aluminium alloy and its composite ping hwa lim, beng honours fatigue behaviour of an artificial aged powder metallurgy 6061 aluminium alloy, and a composite made of this alloy with 15% volume fraction of sicp was investigated. Carbon steels carbon steel is steel that has properties made up mostly of the element carbon, and which relies upon carbon content for its structure. Mechanical properties data for selected aluminum alloys 399 table a7. The fa68xx alloy family is a reliable and thoroughly evaluated fin alloy family that is characterised by a high post braze strength, and a good sagging resistance during brazing. There are few people today who are not familiar with at least some modern application of aluminium and its alloys. The most perfect carbon structure in the world is a diamond, which is 100%. May 17, 2005 aluminium is the worlds most abundant metal. Classifications of metal alloys fe3 c cementite800 deformation are termed metal alloys steels ferrous nonferrous cast irons cu al mg ti properties aluminium development council of australia product data sheet aluminium 5052 uns a95052 aluminium alloys aluminium alloy 5052 contains nominally 2. Cast aluminum alloys are mostly the 300series alsicu or alsimg alloys, such as 319 for intake manifolds, cylinder heads and transmission housings, 383 for engine blocks, 356 for cylinder heads, and a356 for wheels and suspension arms. The paper presents a short survey of the application and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys. Aluminum alloys are second only to steels in use as structural metals. History, properties and alloys the history of the light metal industry, as that of many other industries in this century, is one of notable and ever accelerating expansion and development. Aluminium specifications, properties, classifications and classes.
In plate form, 6082 is the alloy most commonly used for machining. They can be machined, sparkeroded, welded, micro shotpeened, polished. The material properties above have been pulled from matweb, here and here. In this paper, sample 1 contains aluminium alloy95%, alumina3% and boron carbide2%, sample 2 contains aluminium alloy95%, alumina2% and boron carbide3% and sample 3 contains aluminium. A380 is one of the most commonly specified aluminum alloys with a number of significant benefits. Alloy 7075 can be both hard and claer coat anodized.
Conventionally cast components in this type of aluminium alloy are often heat treated to im. It offers good strength, hardness and dynamic properties and is therefore also used for parts subject to high loads. The two alloys are very similar in composition and properties and in many cases they. Aluminum is a light metal, about the third of the density of steel, copper, and brass. Aluminium is most commonly alloyed with copper, zinc. Product data aluminium 5052 sheet uns a95052 alloys. Aluminium alloy 2014 2014a is available in bar, sheet, strip, plate, wire, tube, drawn tube, forging stock and rivet stock. The foil needs to be plain, free from streaks, unevenness andor wrinkles, scratches, cracks, rust residuals, oil spots. Aluminum retains its toughness at very low temperatures, without becoming brittle like carbon steels.
Magnesium alloy chemical composition a31015 standard 321 magnesium alloy properties a31115 standard 322 magnesium alloy characteristics a31215 guidelines 323 6 zinc and za alloys 326 selecting zinc and za alloys 326 zinc and za alloy chemical composition a315 standard 327 zinc and za alloy properties a31415 standard 328. Aluminium alloy 60636063a is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. This area of scientific research is still developing, the authors restricted it to about 30 papers. Table of chemical composition limits for inactive original alloys. The specifications, properties, classifications and class details are provided for aluminium and aluminium alloys. Aluminium foil is impervious to light, gases, oils and fats, volatile compounds and water vapour. The book first covers the traits of pure and commercial aluminum, which include the composition, physical and thermal properties, and radiation.
Aluminium alloy general information introduction to. As a relatively new alloy, the higher strength of 6082 has seen it replace 6061 in many applications. Aluminium alloy data sheet 3003 revised october 20 page 1 of 3 au alloy 3003 is a nonheattreatable 1. Aluminium copper 30 aluminium silicon 31 copper zinc 31 copper tin 32 titaniumaluminium 32 silica alumina 33 vii. Designations of cast aluminium alloys united states aluminium association system using fourdigit system. It has good workability, medium static strength, high fatigue strength, good weldability, and very good corrosion resistance, especially in marine atmospheres. This alloy is generally solution heat treated to further enhance its highstrength properties. Pdf on jan 28, 2019, meini su and others published material properties of normal and high strength aluminium alloys at elevated. Although normally low strength, some of the more complex alloys can have mechanical properties equivalent to steels. It is one of the most commonly used of all aluminium alloys, essentially commercially pure. Alloy and yield strength specimen 24 c 75 f 196 c 320 f 253 c 423 f 269 c 452 f condition mpa ksi design.
Properties and characteristics of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Pdf application and mechanical properties of aluminium alloys. The last two digits in the 1xxx group correspond with the two digits after the decimal which indicate the minimum aluminum content. Properties and characteristics of aluminum and aluminum. For screw machine applications, alloy 6061 has adequate machinability characteristics in. If a finishing treatment is to be applied, then the suitability of the alloy for producing the particular finish desired will be an additional. The alloy is designed to form large grains during brazing, which is beneficial for the sagging behaviour and hinders braze metal penetration into the core. Aluminium specifications, properties, classifications and. It must be realised that many material properties such as toughness vary between wide limits. The properties of aluminum alloys are compromised at elevated tem. From transportation and packing to construction,infrastructure and aerospace, the versatility of aluminum as a practical material. Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.