Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys

Commonly referred to as Alclad 5056, this alloy possesses moderate to high strength, is non-heat-treatable by cold working and has good welding characteristics. Care must be taken when cold working above 66°C to avoid stress corrosion. 5056 aluminum is our highest strength alloy and has good corrosion resistance in marine atmospheres largely due to its high purity aluminum outer cladding which usually measures 20% total thickness per side. Magnesium is the major alloying element. Applications include cable sheathing, rivets, mandrels, nails and wire screens. Common cold heating temperatures are 0 and H32.

Alclad 6061 is one of the most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. 6061 aluminum's combination of high strength, corrosion resistance and good formability in the 0 or H13 tempers make it attractive for use in a wide variety of mechanical applications, especially in T6 temper. Silicon and magnesium are alloyed in approximate proportion forming magnesium silicide making 6061 heat-treatable. It also makes 6061 stable in the T4 temper. High purity aluminum cladding averages 5% of thickness per side. Applications include fastners for railway cars, marine applications, and chain link fences.

This is a non-treated heatable alloy that is hardened by cold working. It has 99.5% Aluminum. It is categorized as Wrought Aluminum Alloy. The most common application for this alloy is as an electrical conductor.

• Chemical Composition of Aluminum Alloys
• Aluminum Alloy Quotation

Properties of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys: (note: blue text is links, click on them for information on that specific alloy)