Aluminium
Aluminium, in its usable form, is
a relatively new metal that is produced using an electrolytic
process. In its pure form it has only a few limited uses,
however, when it is alloyed it becomes an extremely versatile
and widely used material. Industrial sectors such as aviation,
medical, scientific and electronics all make use of the key
properties of aluminium.
The alloying elements used are dependant on the
finished article required. Additions of copper, iron, zinc, nickel, tin,
lead, magnesium and silicon are all used to improve its attributes.
Improved strength, corrosion resistance, ductility, workability, weldability and machinability are all possible.
There are two main types of alloyed aluminium; wrought and cast. Wrought
alloys (rolled, extruded or forged) are strengthened either by
work–hardening or by heat treatment, with different alloying elements
being added to achieve the required strength. Cast alloys are usually
very different in their composition to their wrought counterparts, as
suitable composition is required for the production of effective casting
materials.
The wrought alloys are also divided into two groups:
heat-treatable and non heat-treatable alloys. Heat-treatable alloys are
produced in the main for their strength and durability whilst the non
heat-treatable alloys are produced for their ductility, weldability and corrosion
resistance.
Some of the aluminium alloys supplied by Smiths Advanced Metals. Please call +44 (0)1767 604 710 for other alloys not listed here.
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British,
International and American Alloys |
1050
1200
3103 |
2011
2014A
2024
2618A |
5052
5083
5251
5754 |
6061
6062
6063
6082
6262 |
7010
7020
7050
7068
7075
7475 |
L16 / L17
L59 / L60 / L61
L80 / L81
L113
L163 / L164
L166 / L167 |
L93 / 2014
L95 / 7075
L97 / 2024
L115
DTD5120B |
L44
L111
L102
L168
L56
L114 |
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American Aluminium Alloys |
AMS QQA 250/5 2024
'O'
AMS QQA 250/5 2024 T3
AMS QQA 250/11 6061 'O'
AMS QQA 250/11 6061 T4
AMS QQA 250/11 6061 T6 |
AMS QQA 250/13 7075
'O'
AMS QQA 250/13 7075 T6
AMS QQA 200/8 6061 T6511
AMS QQA 250/8 2024 T3511 |
AMS QQA 200/11 7075
T6511
AMS QQA 225/8 6061 T6511
AMS QQA 225/6 2024 T351
AMS QQA 255/9 7075 T651 |
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