Range
Sheet Size | Thicknesses |
---|---|
2000 x 1000 | 5.0 - 6.0mm |
2500 x 1250 | 4.0 - 6.0mm |
3000 x 1500 | 5.0mm |
Aluminium 1050 is a popular grade of aluminium alloy for general sheet metal work where moderate strength is required.
Sheet Size | Thicknesses |
---|---|
2000 x 1000 | 5.0 - 6.0mm |
2500 x 1250 | 4.0 - 6.0mm |
3000 x 1500 | 5.0mm |
Aluminium alloy 1050 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
The most common tempers for 1050 aluminium are:
Chemical Element | % Present |
---|---|
Aluminium (Al) | 99.50 - 0.00 |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.00 - 0.40 |
Copper (Cu) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Silicon (Si) | 0.00 - 0.25 |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.07 |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.03 |
Mechanical Property | Value |
---|---|
Tensile Strength | 65 -95 MPa |
Proof Stress | 20 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 20 HB |
Physical Property | Value |
---|---|
Density | 2.71 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 650 °C |
Thermal Expansion | 24 x 10-6/K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 71 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 222 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.0282 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Alloy 1050 is typically used for:
Process | Rating |
---|---|
Workability - Cold | Excellent |
Machinability | Poor |
Weldability - Gas | Excellent |
Weldability - Arc | Excellent |
Weldability - Resistance | Excellent |
Brazability | Excellent |
Solderability | Excellent |
When welding 1050 to itself or an alloy from the same subgroup the recommended filler wire is 1100. For welding to alloys 5083 and 5086 or alloys from the 7XXX series, the recommend wire is 5356. For other alloys use 4043 filler wire.
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