| ALUMINUM
- FACT SHEET ON POPULAR GRADES |
| Grade |
Tensile
Strength
{PSI} |
Yield
Strength
(PSI) |
Specifications |
Characteristics |
| 1100 |
13,000 (0 Temper)
thru
24,000 (H18 Temper) |
5,000 (0 Temper)
thru
22,000 (H18 Temper) |
QQ-A250/1
ASTM B-209 |
Pure aluminum, soft with
excellent workability and weldability, connot be heat treated. |
| 2024-T3 |
70,000 |
50,000 |
QQ-A-250/4 |
High strength to weight
ratio, good machinability, can be formed and heat treated in annealed
condition. |
| 3003-H14 |
22,000 |
21,000 |
QQ-A-250/2
ASTM B-209
SAE29
AMS4008 |
The most widely used
grade. Pure alumnimum with addition of manganese for 20% more strength
than 1100, retains excellent corrosion resistance and workability,
cannot be heat treated. |
| 5052-H32 |
33,000 |
28,000 |
QQ-A-250/8
ASTM B-209 |
Highest strength of non-heat
treatable grades, excellent marine and salt water corrosion, great
workability, anodized bright and clear |
| 6061-T6 |
45,000 |
40,000 |
QQ-A-250/11
(Sheet & Plate)
QQ-A-200/8
(Bars & Shapes)
QQ-A-200/16
(Structural Shapes)
ASTM B-209, B-211, B-308
SAE281
AMS 4027 (Sheet)
AMS 4150 (Bars) |
Most versatile of the
heat treatable grades, combines good corrosion resistance, weldability
and workabilitiy. Used for wide variety of products and applications. |
| 6063-T5 |
27,000 |
21,000 |
QQ-A-200/9
ASTM B-221 |
The "architectural
alloy", extruded square corners, excellent corrosion resistance
and finishing characteristics. Best suited alloy for anodizing. |
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