Description
Alloy Geek 2024 Aluminum Standard
Aluminum alloy 2024 is a high-strength alloy belonging to the 2xxx series of aluminum alloys. It's alloyed primarily with copper and small amounts of other elements to achieve its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Alloy 2024 is widely used in aerospace and military applications where both strength and lightweight properties are crucial.
Composition:
- Silicon (Si): 0.50% max
- Iron (Fe): 0.50% max
- Copper (Cu): 3.8% - 4.9%
- Manganese (Mn): 0.30% - 0.9%
- Magnesium (Mg): 1.2% - 1.8%
- Chromium (Cr): 0.10% max
- Zinc (Zn): 0.25% max
- Titanium (Ti): 0.15% max
- Others (each): 0.05% max
- Others (total): 0.15% max
- Aluminum (Al): Remainder
Key Properties:
- Strength: Alloy 2024 is well-known for its high strength, making it one of the strongest non-heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It's often used in applications where structural integrity and strength are paramount.
- Machinability: While not as machinable as some other alloys like 2011 or 2017, alloy 2024 can still be machined effectively, particularly in the heat-treated condition.
- Heat Treatment: Alloy 2024 responds well to heat treatment, which can further enhance its mechanical properties, including strength.
- Corrosion Resistance: The alloy offers reasonable corrosion resistance, though it may not be as corrosion-resistant as some other aluminum alloys.
- Applications: Due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, alloy 2024 is used extensively in aerospace applications, including aircraft structures, fuselages, and wings. It's also used in military equipment, structural components, and high-stress parts.
It's important to be aware that alloy 2024 can be susceptible to stress corrosion cracking, especially in certain environments. This susceptibility is often reduced through proper heat treatment and surface protection.
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