May 3 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is the second most widely used metal in the world today. It is a versatile metal that can be cast into any form. This lightweight metal can be welded, riveted, brazed, or resin bonded according to the requirement.
Aluminium / aluminum 1070 alloy is a wrought alloy type with good corrosion resistance. It is an excellent brazing alloy.
The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium/ aluminum 1070 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium/aluminum 1070 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Aluminum, Al |
≥ 99.7 |
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.25 |
Silicon, Si |
≤ 0.20 |
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.040 |
Vanadium, V |
≤ 0.050 |
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.040 |
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.030 |
Magnesium, Mg |
≤ 0.030 |
Manganese, Mn |
≤ 0.030 |
Other (each) |
≤ 0.030 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium/aluminum 1070 alloy are outlined in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
2.70 g/cm3 |
0.0975 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminium / aluminum 1070-O alloy are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
95 MPa |
13778 psi |
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 1070 alloy is chiefly used in the following areas:
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General industrial components
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Building and construction
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Transport
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Electrical material
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PS plates
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Strips for ornaments
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Communication cables
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Refrigerator and freezer cabinets
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For joining two pieces of aluminium / aluminum.