3003 aluminium alloy plate

 

3003 aluminum alloy is AL-Mn series alloy, which is the most widely used anti-rust aluminum. The strength of this alloy is not high (slightly higher than industrial pure aluminum) and cannot be strengthened by heat treatment, so cold working methods are used to improve its mechanics. Performance: High plasticity in the annealed state, good plasticity during semi-cold work hardening, low plasticity during cold work hardening, good corrosion resistance, good weldability, and poor machinability. Uses are mainly used for low-load parts that require high plasticity and good weldability, working in liquid or gaseous media, such as fuel tanks, gasoline or lubricating oil pipes, various liquid containers and other small-load parts made by deep drawing. Wire is used to make rivets.

 

3003 aluminium alloy is an alloy in the wrought aluminium-manganese family (3000 series). It can be cold worked (but not, unlike some other types of aluminium alloys, heat-treated) to produce tempers with a higher strength but a lower ductility. Like most other aluminium-manganese alloys, 3003 is a general-purpose alloy with moderate strength, good workability, and good corrosion resistance. It is commonly rolled and extruded, but typically not forged. As a wrought alloy, it is not used in casting. It is also commonly used in sheet metal applications such as gutters, downspouts, roofing, and siding.

 

Alternate designations include 3.0517 and A93003. 3003 aluminium and its various tempers are covered by the ISO standard 6361 and the ASTM standards B209, B210, B211, B221, B483, B491, and B547.

 

Chemical Composition:

 
Chemical ElementWeight%
Silicon0.6
Iron0.7
Copper0.05-0.20
Manganese1.0-1.5
Zinc0.10
Aluminumbalance
Other Elements (each)0.05
Other Elements (total)0.15

 

Mechanical Properties:

 

Thickness
 (inch)
Yield Strength
 Min. (ksi)
Tensile Strength (ksi)Elongation (%)Bend Diameter
Factor,N
Min.Max.Min.
0.006 – 0.01951419140
0.008 – 0.01251419180
0.013 – 0.03151419200
0.032 – 0.05051419230
0.051 – 0.24951419250
0.250 – 3.005141923-
0.017 – 0.01912172330
0.020 – 0.03112172340
0.032 – 0.05012172350
0.051 – 0.11312172360
0.114 – 0.16112172370
0.162 - 0.24912172380
0.250 – 0.4991217239-
0.500 – 2.00012172310-
0.009 – 0.01217202610
0.013 – 0.01917202620
0.020 – 0.03117202630
0.032 – 0.05017202640
0.051 – 0.11317202650
0.114 – 0.16117202662
0.162 – 0.24917202672
0.250 – 0.4991720268-
0.500 – 1.00017202610-

 

Physical Properties

 
PropertyData
Density, lb/in30.099
Modulus of Elasticity, psi10.0 x 106
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 68-212˚F, /˚F12.9 x 10-6
Thermal Conductivity, Btu/ft hr ˚F112
Specific Heat, Btu/lb ˚F0.213
Electrical Resistivity, Microohm-in1.374

 

 

Application:

 

 

  • Cooking Utensils
  • Builder's Hardware
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Ice Cube Trays
  • Eyelet Stock
  • Awning Slats
  • Gas Lines
  • Garage Doors
  • Refrigerator Panels

 

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