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Aluminium Alloy | ASTM & FED-QQ
QQ-A-225/8 T651 Bar
A medium strength aerospace aluminium alloy with, depending upon temper, Yield Strength of up to 35 ksi (240 MPa) and Tensile Strength of 42 ksi (290 MPa).
This alloy is selected where a combination of strength, weldability and workability are required.
Chemical Composition
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SAE AMS QQ-A-225/8 Alloy QQ A 225/8 |
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|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Other (Each) | 0.05 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.15 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 max |
| Others (Total) | 0.15 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.25 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.04 - 0.35 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.15 - 0.4 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.7 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.4 - 0.8 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.8 - 1.2 |
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy QQ-A-225/8 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
AMS 4113, AMS 4115, Alloy 6061, UNS A96061
Temper Types
Alloy QQ-A-225/8 is supplied in a wide range of tempers:
- O
- T4
- T42
- T451
- T6
- T62
- T651
Supplied Forms
Alloy QQ-A-225/8 is supplied in bar, rod, wire, tube and extruded sections:
- Bar
- Extrusions
Generic Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 650 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.4 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 166 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.040 x10^-6 Ω .m |
Mechanical Properties
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SAE AMS QQ-A-225/8 Bar - 12.7mm to 203.2mm |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 241 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 290 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 10 Min % |
Thes Mechanical Properties apply to Bar in diameters 12.7mm to 203mm in the T651 temper
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Last updated Monday, January 14, 2019
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