Description
Alloy Geek 3003 Aluminum Standard
Aluminum alloy 3003 is a commercially pure aluminum alloy that belongs to the 3xxx series of aluminum alloys. It is alloyed primarily with manganese, making it non-heat-treatable and known for its good formability, corrosion resistance, and moderate strength. This alloy is often used for applications that require these specific properties.
Composition:
- Silicon (Si): 0.60% max
- Iron (Fe): 0.70% max
- Copper (Cu): 0.05% - 0.20%
- Manganese (Mn): 1.0% - 1.5%
- Zinc (Zn): 0.10% max
- Others (each): 0.05% max
- Others (total): 0.15% max
- Aluminum (Al): Remainder
Key Properties:
- Formability: Alloy 3003 has excellent formability, making it suitable for a variety of shaping and bending processes.
- Corrosion Resistance: It offers good corrosion resistance, making it suitable for applications exposed to outdoor and marine environments.
- Strength: While not as strong as some other aluminum alloys, alloy 3003 has moderate strength and is suitable for applications that don't require high strength.
- Weldability: It is weldable using common methods like resistance welding and gas welding.
- Applications: Alloy 3003 is commonly used for applications such as cooking utensils, food and chemical handling equipment, storage tanks, roofing and siding materials, and other general sheet metal applications.
Because of its non-heat-treatable nature, the properties of alloy 3003 are primarily influenced by cold working, annealing, and the manufacturing processes it undergoes.
XRF Samples are thinner samples approximately 1/4 inch thick. OES Standards are thicker in nature and are approximately 1 inch thick. Please Contact Us if you would like to know the specific dimensions of a sample.
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