Related Specifications
Aluminium alloy QQ-A-225/6 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
- AMS 4120
- Alloy 2024
- UNS A92024
Temper Types
Alloy QQ-A-200/3 is supplied in a wide range of tempers:
- T8510
- T351
- T36
- T851
- T42
- T62
- T8511
- T4
- O
- T6
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy QQ A 225/6
SAE AMS QQ-A-225/6
Chemical Element | % Present |
---|---|
Silicon (Si) | 0.00 - 0.50 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.00 - 0.50 |
Copper (Cu) | 3.80 - 4.90 |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.30 - 0.90 |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 1.20 - 1.80 |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.25 |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) | 0.00 - 0.20 |
Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Bar 12.7mm to 165.1mm
SAE AMS QQ-A-225/6
Mechanical Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress | 310 MIN MPa |
Tensile Strength | 427 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm | 10 Min % |
General Physical Properties
Physical Property | Value |
---|---|
Density | 2.79 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 640 °C |
Thermal Expansion | 23.1 x 10-6/K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 121-150 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity | 30-40 % IACS |
Applications
- Aerospace components
- Defence components
- High technology applications
Characteristics
- Very good machinability
- Excellent when welding using resistance, spot and beam methods. Other welding methods are not recommended
- Corrosion resistance to atmospheric attack is poor