Jun 26 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum 3000 series alloys provide a wide range of mechanical properties coupled with excellent corrosion resistance, weldability and formability.
Aluminium/aluminum 3005 alloy is a non-heat treatable wrought alloy with manganese as the key alloying element.
The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 3005 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 3005-T14 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
95.7 - 98.8 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
1- 1.5 |
|
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.70 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤ 0.60 |
|
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.30 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.25 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
0.20 - 0.60 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Other (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Other (total) |
≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium / aluminum 3005-T14 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.73 g/cm³ |
0.0986 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
630 - 655°C |
1170 - 1210 °F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminium / aluminum 3005-T14 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
180 MPa |
26100 psi |
|
Yield strength |
165 MPa |
23900 psi |
|
Elongation |
7% |
7% |
|
Elastic modulus |
69 GPa |
10000 ksi |
|
Shear strength |
110 MPa |
16000 psi |
|
Hardness, Brinell (@load 500 kg; thickness 10.0 mm) |
49 |
49 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of aluminum 3005-T14 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-100°C/68-212°F) |
23.9 µm/m°C |
13.3 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
160 W/mK |
1110 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 3005 alloy is used in the following areas:
-
Furniture
-
Ladders
-
Rolling shutters
-
False ceilings
-
Heat insulation
-
Aerials and antennae