Related Metals: |
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Tread-Brite(tm)
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Specifications: |
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ASME SFA5.3 (E3003),
ASTM B209,
ASTM B210,
ASTM B211,
ASTM B221,
ASTM B234,
ASTM B241,
ASTM B247,
ASTM B313,
ASTM B316,
ASTM B345,
ASTM B404,
ASTM B483,
ASTM B491,
ASTM B547,
AWS A5.3 (E3003),
MIL A-52174,
MIL E-15597 (MIL-3003),
MIL P-25995,
MIL S-12875,
QQ A-200/1,
QQ A-225/2,
QQ A-250/2,
QQ A-430,
QQ WW-T-700/2,
SAE J454,
UNS A93003,
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Chemical Composition |
Aluminum |
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Balance |
Copper |
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0.05 - 0.2 |
Iron |
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0.7 max |
Manganese |
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1 - 1.5 |
Remainder Each |
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0.05 max |
Remainder Total |
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0.15 max |
Silicon |
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0.6 max |
Zinc |
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0.1 max |
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General Information |
Principal Design Features |
AL 3003 is an alloy with very good corrosion resistance and moderate strength. It is not heat treatable and develops strengthening from cold working only. |
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Applications |
Commonly used in chemical equipment, ductwork, and in general sheet metal work. 3003 is also used in the manufacture of cooking utensils, pressure vessels, builder's hardware, eyelet stock, ice cube trays, garage doors, awning slats, refrigerator panels, gas lines, gasoline tanks, heat exchanger, drawn and spun parts, and storage tanks. |
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Machinability |
The AL 3003 alloy is readily machined and is considered as having good machinability for the aluminum alloys,. |
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Forming |
This alloy is readily formed by either conventional cold working or hot working. |
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Welding |
Welding is readily accomplished by means of conventional welding methods. Filler rod is generally AL 1100 alloy. When welding AL 3003 to other aluminum alloys, such as 5052, 6061 or 6062 the filler rod should be AL 4043. |
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Heat Treatment |
AL 3003 is a non-heat treatable alloy. |
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Forging |
The alloy may be hot forged in the range of 950 F to 500 F. |
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Hot Working |
The hot working range (as for forging) is 950 F to 500 F. In that range the alloy is easily hot worked. |
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Cold Working |
AL 3003 alloy is readily cold worked by all conventional methods.. |
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Annealing |
Annealing, during or following cold working, is done at 775 F, allowing adequate time for thorough heating, followed by air cooling. |
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Aging |
Not applicable to this alloy. |
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Tempering |
Not applicable. |
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Hardening |
Hardens as a result of cold working only. |
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Other Physical Props |
Electrical conductivity 40% of copper. |
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Other Mechanical Props |
Shear strength for O temper (annealed) is 11 ksi. For H14 (cold worked) it is 14 ksi. |
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Physical Data |
Density (lb / cu. in.) |
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0.099 |
Specific Gravity |
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2.73 |
Melting Point (Deg F) |
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1190 |
Modulus of Elasticity Tension |
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11.4 |
Modulus of Elasticity Torsion |