General information:
Alloy Type: AW-1050
Main alloying elements: Aluminum (Al)
International Standard: EN AW-1050A (also known as Al99.5)
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 70 MPa (megapascals)
Yield strength: 20 MPa
Elongation at break: 30%
Hardness (Brinell): 22 HB
Modulus of elasticity: 70GPa
Physical Properties:
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 660 °C
Thermal conductivity: 230 W/(m K)
Electrical conductivity: 57% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
Chemical composition (in percent by weight):
Aluminum (Al): 99.5%
Iron (Fe): 0.25%
Copper (Cu): 0.05%
Manganese (Mn): 0.05%
Silicon (Si): 0.25%
Titanium (Ti): 0.03%
Other: maximum 0.15% in total
Heat treatment:
AW-1050 is a non-hardenable alloy and is normally used in the soft (O) temper.The alloy can be formed by cold working (e.g., rolling, bending) and hot working (e.g., pressing, forging).To improve the surface properties, the alloy can be stress relieved by annealing (e.g. at 300 °C for 2 hours).
Applications:
AW-1050 finds a variety of applications in various industries including:
Construction: roof and wall cladding, window and door frames, facade cladding
Electrical engineering: power lines, cable sheaths, capacitors
Household appliances: cookware, tableware, household appliance cases
Packaging: foils, containers, lids
Transportation: body panels, train and aircraft panels
Please note that the values given are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific batch. It is recommended to always check the manufacturer's exact specifications.
