Chemical Composition
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Element [1]
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Weight percentage (%)
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Aluminum, Al
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94.8-97.8
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Magnesium, Mg
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0.80-1.2
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Silicon, Si
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0.60-1
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Copper, Cu
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0.60-1.1
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Manganese, Mn
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0.20-0.80
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Iron, Fe
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≤ 0.50
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Zinc, Zn
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≤ 0.25
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Chromium, Cr
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≤ 0.10
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Titanium, Ti
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≤ 0.10
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Remainder (each)
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≤ 0.15
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Remainder (total)
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≤ 0.050
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Mechanical Properties
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Properties [1]
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Values
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Tensile strength
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≥ 392 MPa
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Yield strength
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≥ 379 MPa
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Elongation at break
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≥ 5%
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Young's Modulus [2]
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69 GPa
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Fatigue Strength [2]
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98 to 140 MPa
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- Valves
- Machine parts
- Munitions
- ABS Braking systems
- Hydraulic applications
- Roller blade parts
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