Answers to common questions regarding Al 1060
What parts are commonly made out of Al 1060?
Wheel spacers, fuselages, wings, aluminum cans, scuba tanks, fasteners, fittings, truck frames and trailers. construction
What industries can you find Al 1060?
Electrical, Chemical, Equipment, Railroad, Automotive, Consumer goods, Aerospace, Marine Construction.
What are the properties of Al 1060?
This is the most versatile of the heat-treatable alloys, sometimes referred to as the "work-horse" alloy. It offers a broad range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated with most of the commonly used techniques.
It is generally referred to as structural aluminum since its strength makes it ideal for structural applications. However, because of its good combination of properties, it can also be used in a variety of project types.
What is the composition and chemistry of Al 1060?
|
Element |
Min (mass %) |
Max (mass %) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
99.60 |
100 |
|
Copper, Cu |
0 |
0.05 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0 |
0.35 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
0 |
0.03 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0 |
0.03 |
|
Other, each |
0 |
0.03 |
|
Silicon, Si |
0 |
0.25 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
0 |
0.03 |
|
Vanadium, V |
0 |
0.05 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0 |
0.05 |