Aluminum is a versatile and lightweight metal that is widely used in many industries. It is the third most abundant element on Earth's crust and has excellent properties that make it a popular choice for various applications.
Aluminum has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it strong and durable despite its light weight. It is also corrosion-resistant, which makes it ideal for use in harsh environments. Additionally, aluminum is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, making it a common choice for electrical wiring and heat transfer applications.
One of the most significant advantages of aluminum is its versatility. It can be easily formed into different shapes and sizes using a variety of manufacturing processes, including casting, forging, and extrusion. This flexibility allows it to be used in a wide range of products, including aircraft parts, automotive parts, consumer electronics, and building materials.
Aluminum is also an environmentally friendly material. It is 100% recyclable, and the recycling process requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum. This makes it an excellent choice for sustainable manufacturing practices.
Material
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Yield Strength (MPa)
Elastic Modulus (GPa)
HARDNESS(HRB)
ELONGATION(%)
Advantages
Applications
Aluminum 6010-O
125
55
68.9
30
25 to 30
● Corrosion resistance
● Machinability
● Formability
Aircraft parts, bicycle frames, automotive parts, and electrical fittings.
Aluminum 1060
63
21
69
19
27
● Good corrosion resistance
● Easily machinable
Decorative items, plumbing, electrical components, musical instruments
Aluminum 2024-T4
324
186
73.1
120
20
● High strength-to-weight ratio
● Excellent fatigue resistance
● Good machinability
Aircraft structural components, bolts, and fasteners.
Aluminum 5052-H32
210
193
70.3
60
12
● Excellent corrosion resistance
● Formability
● Medium Strength
Marine components, fuel tanks, and sheet metal work.
Aluminum 5083
310
145
72.4
75
12
● Excellent corrosion resistance
● Good weldability
● High strength
Shipbuilding, pressure vessels, and cryogenic equipment.
Aluminum 6061-T6
290
240
68.9
95
8
● High strength
● Heat-treatable
● Corrosion Resistance
● Excellent machinability
Structural components, bicycle frames, and automotive parts.
Aluminum 6063-T5/T6
130 to 185
55 to 165
68.9
1.6-2.0
180-250
● Good formability
● Excellent extrudability
● Corrosion Resistance
● Anodizing
● Heat-treatable
Architectural framing, window frames, and piping.
Aluminum 7075-T6
570
500
71.7
150
11
● Excellent fatigue resistance
● Wear Resistance
● High strength
Aerospace components, bicycle parts, and high-performance equipment.
MIC-6
241
138
72.4
60 to 703
● Good thermal conductivity
● Excellent flatness
● Good stability
Tooling plates, jigs and fixtures, and machinery components.
