Aluminum 2024

Aluminum 2024 is a high-strength alloy known for its excellent machinability and fair corrosion resistance. Widely employed in aerospace applications, structural components, and military equipment, it offers commendable mechanical properties. Available in plates, bars, and sheets, Aluminum 2024 welds effortlessly using conventional methods. Chemical composition: Aluminum (90.7-94.7%), Copper (3.8-4.9%), Mechanical properties: Tensile Strength (ksi) – 68-78, Yield Strength (ksi) – 47-62, Elongation (%) – 20-9, Hardness (Brinell) – 120-140.

Aluminum 2024 is a copper alloy with excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability in aerospace and high-strength applications. It is widely used in various industries, including aircraft structures, engine components, and fasteners. Aluminum 2024 exhibits good formability and is suitable for use in temperatures ranging from -200°F to 600°F (-129°C to 316°C).

Applications:
– Aerospace
– Aircraft structures
– Engine components
– Fasteners
– Rivets
– High-strength applications

Chemical Properties:
– Composition: Al 93.5%, Cu 4.4%, Mn 0.6%, Si 0.5%, Fe 0.5%, Zn 0.2%, Ti 0.1%
– pH: Not applicable
– Solubility: Not applicable
– Density: 2.8 g/cm
– Melting Point: 680°C

Mechanical Properties:
– Ultimate Tensile, min.: 70 KSi
– Yield Strength (0.2% OS): 40 KSi
– Elong. in 2 in. or 50mm (or 4D) min. %: 15
– R/A: Not applicable
– Hardness: 90-100 HB

Standards:
– ASTM B209
– ASME SB209
– ISO 209-1
– ISO 209-2
– BS 1474

Common Sizes:
– 3/4″ to 6″ diameter (round bar)
– Light gauge sheet and plate (random lengths, cut to order or machined to customer requirements)
– Thickness: 0.010″ to 0.125″ (0.25 mm to 3.18 mm)