Aluminum Alloys

melting point of aluminum

What is the Melting Point of Aluminum? Key Facts and Applications

The melting point of aluminum is 660.3°C (1220.5°F) and that’s why it’s so versatile. When alloyed with copper or magnesium, the melting point can be as low as 500°C or as high as 700°C depending on the alloy. Understanding this is important for construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries as it affects material selection and process…

6463 aluminum alloy

What is 6463 aluminum alloy?

6463 aluminum alloy is a type of deformed aluminum and aluminum alloy, also known as American deformed aluminum and aluminum alloy. Main Ingredients: Aluminum (Al): as the main base element, accounting for more than 98%. Copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si) and other elements: the content of these elements is moderate, which together determine the…

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What is 1100 aluminum alloy?

1100 Aluminum Alloy is an aluminum alloy material that contains 99% aluminum metal. It also has 0.9% silicon and iron in its alloy composition. Our common aluminum foil is manufactured using 1100 aluminum. Below is a detailed description of 1100 aluminum alloy: Characteristics of 1100 aluminum alloy: 1. not heat treatable for strengthening: this means…

aluminium flat bar

What is 5052 aluminum alloy?

What is it? 5052 aluminum alloy is a rust-resistant aluminum belonging to the Al-Mg system of alloys. It is widely used in a variety of fields requiring high corrosion resistance, good forming and machining properties and medium strength. The main metal composition of 5052 aluminum alloy includes: – Aluminum (Al): remainder – Magnesium (Mg): 2.2~2.8%…

6082-T6 aluminum alloy

What is 6082-t6 aluminum alloy?

Aluminum alloy 6082-T6 is an aluminum alloy material with specific mechanical properties and chemical composition standards. The following is a detailed explanation of this aluminum alloy:   Aluminum alloy composition of 6082-t6: It belongs to the 6xxx series of aluminum alloys. It is a medium-strength alloy composed primarily of the element aluminum, with certain amounts…

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What is 2024-t3 aluminum?

2024-t3 aluminum is used as a kind of aluminum alloy material. It is used as an important material for airplane propellers and automobile wheels. So what characteristics does it have? What is the composition of this material? Let Hugh Aluminum take you to find its specific information today: 1. 2024-t3 aluminum metal composition: Its main…

aluminum vs steel

Aluminum VS. Steel: Which Metal is Best for Your Project?

Aluminum and steel are two of the most common metals on Earth. They play a significant role in our daily lives, serving as essential materials for food production, appliances, transportation, and construction. Then, what is the key difference between aluminum and steel? Aluminum Vs Steel: Which Metal is Better for Your Products? Weight and Density…

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What is 3105 aluminum

3105 Aluminum is an aluminum alloy commonly used in construction, food canning and train tracks. Our common fruit cans are made of it 3105 aluminum alloy. The following is a detailed introduction about it: 1. Its composition: Aluminum: It is the main component, the content is usually between 98.0%-99.5%, which gives the alloy good lightweight…

6005 t5 aluminum

What is 6005-T5 Aluminum Extrusion

What it is. 6005-T5 Aluminum Extrusion is an aluminum alloy material with nice alloy properties and a wide range of construction applications. The following is a detailed explanation of 6005-T5 Aluminum Extrusion: 1. Basic Information Material composition: 6005-T5 aluminum extrusion is mainly composed of aluminum, magnesium, silicon and other elements, of which magnesium and silicon…

7075 t6 aluminum

What is 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy

7075-T6 aluminum is a high performance aluminum alloy material with excellent physical and mechanical properties. The following is a detailed explanation of its definition: 1. Alloying elements: 7075-T6 aluminum is mainly composed of aluminum, zinc, magnesium and other elements, of which zinc is the main alloying element, which provides high strength and hardness. The following…

Steel rolls

What is 3003 aluminum?

3003 aluminum profile belongs to AL-Mn system alloy, i.e. aluminum-manganese alloy. This alloy is widely used in industry, especially as rust-proof aluminum. Its composition: Aluminum (Al): The content of aluminum is up to 98% and it is the main metal of 3003 aluminum alloy. Therefore 3003 also belongs to one kind of pure aluminum alloy….

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What is 7075 Aluminum

What is 7075 Aluminum? Aluminum 7075 is a cold worked forging alloy. It is an ultra-high strength aluminum alloy material. The main component of this alloy is zinc, with small amounts of magnesium and copper elements. It has excellent mechanical properties and anodic reaction characteristics, and excels especially in applications requiring high stress and corrosion…

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What is 2024 Aluminum

Aluminum 2024 belongs to the Al-Cu-Mg system of aluminum alloys. It has high strength and some heat resistance. This alloy can be strengthened by heat treatment. But its corrosion resistance is not high. 1. Main alloying elements: Copper (Cu): with a content between 3.8% and 4.9%, it is one of the important alloying elements in…

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What is the grade of aluminum

What is it? Aluminum grades are a way of classifying and identifying aluminum and aluminum alloy products, which are named based on the alloy’s main components, performance characteristics and uses. Below are some detailed explanations of aluminum grades and their characteristics: Naming rules for aluminum grades: Aluminum grade number usually consists of four digits and…

extruded aluminum

What is 6000 Series Aluminum Extrusion?

6000 series aluminum profile is a common aluminum alloy material for construction, and its main features and detailed information are as follows: 1. Overview 6000 Series Aluminum Profiles, also known as Al-Mg-Si Series Aluminum Alloys, is an aluminum alloy containing silicon and magnesium as the main alloying elements. This series of aluminum alloy is widely…

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What is 5000 Series Aluminum

What is 5000 series aluminum: 5000 aluminum alloy is an aluminum alloy material that contains a variety of metallic elements. It has unique physical properties. Therefore it can be widely used in several industries. The following is a detailed introduction about it. Its metal composition: The main component of 5000 series aluminum profile is aluminum…

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What is 6082 aluminum extrusion

6082 is an (aluminum-magnesium-silicon) alloy. It belongs to the 6000 series of aluminum alloys. The silicon content is 0.7-1.3%, while the magnesium content is 0.6-1.2%. It is heat-treatable reinforced aluminum profile. After solid solution treatment and age hardening. It is capable of reaching a fairly high strength. Physical properties of 6082 aluminum: 1. Density: 6082…

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6063-T5 vs 6063-T6 Aluminum Extrusion

As two common aluminum alloy materials, 6063-T5 and T6, what is the difference between them? Where exactly is the difference, let’s explore today. what is 6063-T5 aluminum? Aluminum 6063-T5 is an aluminum alloy of the 6063 series. It undergoes solid solution treatment + incomplete artificial aging (i.e., aluminum is extruded and then quenched by air…

6061-T6 aluminum

What is 6061-t6 Aluminum

Brief introduction about 6061-T6 Aluminum: 6061-T6 aluminum is an aluminum extrusion alloy material. Specifically, it belongs to the 6000 series aluminum alloy. The main alloying elements are magnesium and silicon. And it has medium strength, good corrosion resistance, weldability and excellent oxidation. The T6 therein indicates that the material has undergone a heat treatment process,…

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What is 6061 Aluminum

Introduction: Aluminum 6061 is an aluminum alloy material widely used in various industrial fields. It belongs to the aluminum-magnesium-silicon system of aluminum alloys with medium strength, good corrosion resistance and good weldability, as well as good machinability. This material becomes a high-quality aluminum alloy product with excellent formability. It is weldability and machinability after heat…