Jun 26 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Introduction
Apart from iron, aluminium / aluminum is currently the next most widely used metal in the world. This is due to the fact that aluminium / aluminum has a unique combination of attractive properties. Properties such as its low weight, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance of final product, have ensured that this metal and its alloys will be in use for a very long time.
Aluminium / aluminum 8011 alloy is a wrought alloy. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 8011 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 8011 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
97.3 - 98.9 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.60 - 1 |
|
Silicon, Si |
0.50 - 0.90 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
≤ 0.20 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.080 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Remainder (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Remainder (total) |
≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium / aluminum 8011 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.71 g/cm³ |
0.0979 lb/in³ |