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Aluminium Alloy | BS-L
L102 T4511 Bar
Applications:
High strength structural components: aircraft (e.g. fittings and wheels), military vehicles and bridges, forgings for trucks and machinery (hydraulic etc.). weapons manufacture, structural applications.
Characteristic Properties:
Heat treatable alloy. High mechanical strength slightly higher than 2011 and 2017A.
Chemical Composition
|
BS L102(1971) Alloy L102 |
|
|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.05 max |
| Tin (Sn) | 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 BS L102 - 2014A is covered by standard BS EN 2L102 (1971)
Temper Types
The most common tempers for L102 - 2014A aluminium are:
- T6
- T4
- T4511
Supplied Forms
L102 2014A T4511 is supplied as Bar
- Bar
Generic Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2800 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 640 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 22.8 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 73000 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 134 W/m.K |
Mechanical Properties
The following Mechanical Properties relate to T4511 temper material in various diameters:
| Thickness (mm) | Proof Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation |
| Up to & incl. 10 | 235 Min | 370 Min | 11% Min |
| Over 10 up to & incl. 20 | 260 Min | 400 Min | 11% Min |
| Over 20 up to & incl. 75 | 270 Min | 410 Min | 14% Min |
| Over 75 up to & incl. 150 | 260 Min | 400 Min | 12% Min |
| Over 150 up to & incl. 200 | 230 Min | 370 Min | 8% Min |
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Last updated Monday, January 14, 2019
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