May 20 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is a white metal with a silverish luster. It is non-magnetic, recyclable, and ductile, and does not ignite easily.
Aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy is a non-heat treatable wrought alloy. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
≤ 98.5 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.40 - 1 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Silicon, Si |
0.030 - 0.15 |
|
Gallium, Ga |
≤ 0.030 |
|
Other (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Other (total) |
≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.71 g/cm³ |
0.0979 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
643 - 657.2°C |
1190 - 1215 °F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
117 MPa |
17000 psi |
|
Yield strength |
96.5 MPa |
14000 psi |
|
Elongation at break (@thickness 1.59 mm/0.0625in) |
15% |
15% |
|
Elastic modulus |
68.9 GPa |
10000 ksi |
|
Shear strength |
68.9 MPa |
10000 psi |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-100°C/68-212°F) |
23.6 µm/m°C |
13.1 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
231 W/mK |
1600 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 8176 alloy is used in building wire and service cables.