24 July 2021 4000 Series Aluminum Alloy
4015 Aluminum Alloy Plate
4015 aluminium alloy is a high quality general purpose alloy featuring good ductility coupled with mechanical strength. A close relation to 3103 AlMn alloy, but with higher Silicon content, this alloy can be welded, anodized* or painted. It should be noted that the anodized finish of alloy 4015 will be much darker and less reflective that on alloys 1050 or 3103 so this is not recommended for decorative applications.
Many users now prefer to use alloy 4015 having switched from other alloys such as 1050 and 3103. The corrosion resistance of alloy 4015 is similar to the 3000 series alloys. Suitable for most applications in mill finish or painted, it is not recommended for use in aggressive environments. 4015 aluminum is a 4000-series aluminum alloy. The main alloying addition is silicon. 4015 is the Aluminum Association (AA) designation for this material. In European standards, it will be given as EN AW-4015. AlSi2Mn is the EN chemical designation. Additionally, the UNS number is A94015.
Chemical Composition:
| Chemical Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0 - 0.70 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.0 - 0.20 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.10 - 0.50 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.40 - 2.20 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 - 0.20 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.60 - 1.20 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Physical Properties:
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.72 g/cm3 | 0.098 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 600°C | 1112°F |
Mechanical Properties:
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 160-200 MPa | 23206 psi |
| Elongation | 3% | 3% |
Thermal Properties:
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | 150-200 W/mK | 1040-1386 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Fabrication:
Aluminium / aluminum 4015-H14 alloy can be welded using MIG and TIG welding methods. The recommended welding wire is aluminium / aluminum 4043 (Al Si5). Cold workability, gas weldability, arc weldability , solderability, and brazability of aluminium / aluminum 4015-H14 alloy is excellent. Resistance weldability and machinability is also possible.
Applications:
Aluminium / aluminum 4015 alloy is suitable for several applications spanning sectors such as building, cookware, transport, and packaging.