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Aluminium Alloy | Commercial Alloy
1050 '0' Sheet
Aluminium alloy 1050 is a popular grade of aluminium for general sheet metal work where moderate strength is required.
Alloy 1050 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective finish.
Applications - Alloy 1050 is typically used for:
Chemical process plant equipment
Food industry containers
Pyrotechnic powder
Architectural flashings
Lamp reflectors
Cable sheathing
Chemical Composition
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BS EN 573-3:2009 Alloy 1050 |
|
|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Other (Each) | 0.03 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.05 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.05 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.05 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.05 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.07 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.25 max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.4 max |
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy 1050 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
AA1050A
S1B
A91050
Temper Types
The most common tempers for 1050 aluminium are:
- O
Supplied Forms
Plain sheet Plain sheet with a PVC coating on one side Stucco sheet Stucco sheet with a PVC coating on one side Shate
- Sheet
Generic Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 650 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 24 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 71 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 222 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.0282 x10^-6 Ω .m |
Mechanical Properties
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BS EN 485-2:2008 Sheet - 0.2mm to 6.00mm |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 65 -95 MPa |
| Proof Stress | 20 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 20 HB |
Popperties above are for materials in the soft 'O' condition
Weldability
When welding 1050 to itself or an alloy from the same subgroup the recommended filler wire is 1100. For welding to alloys 5083 and 5086 or alloys from the 7XXX series, the recommend wire is 5356. For other alloys use 4043 filler wire.
Fabrication
Workability – Cold: Excellent
Machinability: Poor
Weldability – Gas: Excellent
Weldability – Arc: Excellent
Weldability – Resistance: Excellent
Brazability: Excellent
Solderability: Excellent
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Last updated Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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