Technical data sheets

Aluminium Alloy   |   BS-L

3L63 T6 Tube

Commercial2014A

Applications:
High strength drawn tubing.

Characteristic Properties:
Heat treatable alloy. High mechanical strength slightly higher than 2011 and 2017A.


Chemical Composition

BS 3L63(1971)
Alloy 3L63
Chemical Element % Present
Aluminium (Al) balance
Tin (Sn) 0.05 max
Lead (Pb) 0.05 max
Chromium (Cr) 0.1 max
Nickel (Ni) 0.2 max
Zinc (Zn) 0.2 max
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) 0.2 max
Iron (Fe) 0.5 max
Magnesium (Mg) 0.2 - 0.8
Silicon (Si) 0.5 - 0.9
Manganese (Mn) 0.4 - 1.2
Copper (Cu) 3.9 - 5

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 3L63 - 2014A is covered by standard BS EN 4L63 (1971)


Temper Types

The most common tempers for 3L63 - 2014A aluminium tubing is:

  • T6
  • H111

Supplied Forms

3L63 - 2014A aluminium is supplied as drawn tube

  • Tube

Generic Physical Properties

Physical Property Value
Density 2.8 g/cm³
Melting Point 640 °C
Thermal Expansion 22.8 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 73 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 134-155 W/m.K

Mechanical Properties

BS 3L63(1971)
Tube -
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 370 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 450 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm 7 Min %

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Last updated Tuesday, January 7, 2014


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