Related Specifications
Aluminium alloy 3003 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:
- ISO Al Mn1
Temper Types
The most common tempers for 3003 aluminium are:
- O
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 3003
BS EN 573-3
Chemical Element | % Present |
---|---|
Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Cobalt (Co) | 0.05 - 0.20 |
Hydrogen (H) | 0.00 - 0.70 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 1.00 - 1.50 |
Silicon + Iron (Si+Fe) | 0.00 - 0.60 |
Zirconium (Zr) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Sheet 0.2mm to 6.00mm
BS EN 485-2
Mechanical Property | Value |
---|---|
Tensile Strength | 95 - 135 MPa |
Proof Stress | 35 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 28 HB |
General Physical Properties
Physical Property | Value |
---|---|
Density | 2.73 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 655 °C |
Thermal Expansion | 23.1 x 10-6/K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 69.5 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 190 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.034 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Applications
- Building industry: roofing and sidings, acoustic ceilings, corrugated sheets
- Chemical and food industries: storage tanks, pipes, metal work
- Equipment for heating and cooling: heat exchangers, air condition evaporators, motor vehicle radiators, freezer linings
- Home appliances: cooking utensils, bakery moulds
- Office equipment
- Tube & Pipe
- Packaging: containers, closures
- Cladding alloy
Characteristics
- Moderate strength
- Cold working can increase the strength of this alloy
- High ductility
- Excellent corrosion resistance
Additional Information
Fabrication
Process | Rating |
---|---|
Workability - Cold | Very Good |
Machinability | Acceptable |
Weldability - Gas | Very Good |
Weldability - Arc | Very Good |
Weldability - Resistance | Good |
Brazability | Very Good |
Solderability | Very Good |
Weldability
Alloy 3003 has very good weldability
Range - Propeller Patterned Sheet
Sheet Size | Thicknesses |
---|---|
2500 x 1250 | 1.5mm - 3.0mm |