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Aluminum Alloys
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A380
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A360
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Mechanical Properties
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Ultimate Tensile Strength: psi x 103 (MPa)
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47 | 46 |
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Yield Strength -0.2% Offset: psi x 103 (MPa)
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23 | 24 |
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Elongation: % in 2"
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4 | 5 |
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Shear strength: psi x 103 (MPa)
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30 | 29 |
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Hardness: Brinell
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75 | |
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Impact strength: ft-lb (J)
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3 | |
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Fatigue Strength Rotary Bend - 5x10 8 cycles
psi x 103 (MPa) |
20 | 18 |
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Compressive Yield strength: 0.1% offset
psi x 103 (MPa) |
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Modules of elasticity: psi x 103 (MPa)
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Physical Properties
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Density lb/cu in (gm/cc)
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1.098 | 0.095 |
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Melting Range - Fahrenheit
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1000-1100 | 1035-1105 |
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Melting Range - Centigrade
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Electrical Conductivity: % IACS
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27 | 30 |
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Thermal Conductivity: BTU/ft/hr/degree Fahrenheit (W/m/hr/degree Centigrade)
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55.6 | 70.15 |
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Coefficient of thermal expansion
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11.6 (22) | |
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Specific heat
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Pattern shrinkage: inches
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0.006 | 0.006 |
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Chemical Specifications
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| AL | Balance | Balance |
| ZN | 2.90 | 0.40 |
| Mg | .10 | 0.45-0.60 |
| Cu | 3.0-4.0 | 0.60 |
| Fe (max) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
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| Cd (max) | ||
| Sn (max) | .30 | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Si | 7.5-9.5 | 9.0-10.0 |
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Industry Standard
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| ASTN | SC84A | SG100A |
| SAE | 306 | 309 |
No Minimum Quantities - No Maximum Quantities