Description
Aluminum / Aluminium alloys have high ductility and corrosion resistance. Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy has moderate strength and good corrosion resistance. The strength of this alloy can be increased by cold working.
The following datasheet gives an overview of Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy.
Machinability
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy has good machinability characteristics.
Forming
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy can be formed using conventional hot working or cold working method.
Welding
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy has good weldability.
Heat Treatment
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy does not respond to heat treatment.
Forging
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy can be forged at 260 to 510°C (500 to 950°F)
Hot Working
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy is hot worked at 260 to 510°C (500 to 950°F).
Cold working
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy can be cold worked using all conventional techniques.
Annealing
The Aluminum / Aluminium3003 alloy is annealed at 413°C (775°F).
Hardening
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy can be hardened by cold working.
Applications
The Aluminum / Aluminium 3003 alloy is used in ductwork, chemical equipment, and general sheet metal work. It is also used in manufacturing the following items:
- Cooking utensils
- Builder’s hardware
- Pressure vessels
- Ice cube trays
- Eyelet stock
- Awning slats
- Gas lines
- Garage doors
- Refrigerator panels
- Heat exchangers
- Gasoline tanks
- Storage tanks
- Drawn and spun parts
