Jul 12 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is one of the most widely used metals today. Ease of fabrication, a wide range of finishes, and uniform quality are some of its many advantages.
Aluminium / aluminum (Al) 1xxx series contains 99% (min) pure Al. Aluminium / aluminum 1230 alloy is a wrought alloy with good corrosion resistance. It can be manufactured into semi-finished or finished products using methods such as forging, welding, rolling, and casting.
The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 1230 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 1230 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
≥ 99.3 |
|
Silicon, Si + Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.70 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Vanadium, V |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Other (each) |
≤ 0.030 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium / aluminum 1230 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.70 g/cm3 |
0.0975 lb/in3 |