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Aluminium Alloy | BS-L
L98 T4 Plate
Applications:
High strength fabricated or machined items in aircraft industries, general engineering, machinery, military equipment, truck wheels. Screw machine products. Structural applications. Rivets.
Characteristic Properties:
Heat treatable alloy. Very good machining characteristics. High strength alloy with a strength slightly higher than 2014(A) and 2017A and 2030. High fatigue strength. Suitable for welding only by resistance welding. Corrosion resistance only with cladding or other protection.
Chemical Composition
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BS 2L98(1971) Alloy L98 |
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|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Tin (Sn) | 0.05 max |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.05 max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.05 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.1 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.2 max |
| Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) | 0.2 max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.5 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.5 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.3 - 0.9 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1.2 - 1.8 |
| Copper (Cu) | 3.8 - 4.9 |
Heat Treatment Materail shall supplied solution treated, and aged at room temperature. If agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser, the material shall be supplied in one of the following conditions, as stated on the order. As rolled Annealed Heat treatment shall be carried out as follows: Solution treat by heating at a temperature of 495C +/- 5C and quenching in water at a temperature not exceeding 40C. Age at room temperature for not less than 48 hours.
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy L98 - 2024 is covered by standard BS 2L98 (1971) - (now obsolete)
Temper Types
The most common temper for L98 - 2024 aluminium is:
- T4
Supplied Forms
L98 - 2024 aluminium is supplied in the following forms:
- Plate
Generic Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.79 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 640 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.10 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 73 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121 W/m.K |
Mechanical Properties
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BS 2L98(1971) Plate - 6mm to 12.5mm |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Elongation A50 mm | 10 Min % |
| Tensile Strength | 410 Min N/mm2 |
| 0.2% Proof Stress | 260 Min N/mm2 |
This specification covers plate of aluminium- copper-magnesium-manganese alloy solution treated and aged at room temperature:not controlled stretched. The mechanical property values specified apply to tests carried out in the long transverse direction for material with nominal thickness over 6mm up to and including 12.5mm. Different values for additional nominal thicknesses and test conditions are shown in the specification
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Last updated Thursday, January 9, 2014
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