General information:
Alloy type: AW-1050
Main alloying element: Aluminium (Al)
International standard: EN AW-1050A, also known as Al99.5
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 70 MPa
Yield strength: 20 MPa
Elongation at break: 30%
Hardness (Brinell): 22 HB
Modulus of elasticity: 70 GPa
Physical properties:
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 660°C
Thermal conductivity: 230 W/(m·K)
Electrical conductivity: 57% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
Chemical composition, in weight percent:
Aluminium (Al): 99.5%
Iron (Fe): 0.25%
Copper (Cu): 0.05%
Manganese (Mn): 0.05%
Silicon (Si): 0.25%
Titanium (Ti): 0.03%
Others: max. 0.15% total
Heat treatment:AW-1050 is a non-heat-treatable alloy and is usually used in the soft condition (O).The alloy can be formed by cold working, such as rolling and bending, as well as by hot forming, such as pressing and forging.To improve surface properties, the alloy can be stress-relieved by annealing, for example at 300°C for 2 hours.
Applications:
AW-1050 is used in a wide range of applications across various industries, including:
Construction: roof and wall cladding, window and door frames, façade cladding
Electrical engineering: power lines, cable sheathing, capacitors
Household appliances: cookware, tableware, appliance housings
Packaging: foils, containers, lids
Transport: body components, train and aircraft cladding
Please note that the values stated are guideline values and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific production batch. It is recommended to always check the exact specifications provided by the manufacturer.
