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Aluminium Alloy | BS-L
L159 T6 Sheet
Aluminium alloy L159 – 2014A is a high strength sheet and strip specification.
The standard specifying this grade has been superseded by BSEN 2395
Chemical Composition
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BS L159(1978) Alloy L159 |
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|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Other (Each) | 0.05 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.1 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 max |
| Others (Total) | 0.15 max |
| Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) | 0.2 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.25 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 L159 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
2014A
Temper Types
The most common temper for L159 aluminium is:
- T6
Supplied Forms
L159 aluminium is supplied as Clad Sheet and Strip.
- Sheet
- Strip
Generic Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.80 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 640 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 22.8 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 155 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 40 % IACS |
Mechanical Properties
| Thickness (mm) | Proof Strength (Min) | Tensile Strength (Min) | Elongation % (Min) |
| Over 0.4 up to & incl. 0.8 | 370 | 430 | 6 |
| Over 0.8 up to & incl.1.6 | 380 | 440 | 7 |
| Over 1.6 up to & incl. 6.0 | 390 | 440 | 7 |
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Last updated Thursday, January 9, 2014
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