1080A Aluminium Alloy

1080A Aluminium Alloy

1080A aluminium is a 1000-series, "commercially pure", wrought alloy. 1080A aluminium alloy has the highest ductility among the 1000-series alloys. 1080A is typically used in chemical and petrochemical applications, domestic electrical appliances, and components.

 

Typical Mechanical Properties of 1080A Aluminium Alloy Values (Values marked * are estimates)
Young's modulus 69-72 GPa
Flexural modulus *69-72 GPa
Shear modulus 25-27 GPa
Bulk modulus 64-71 GPa
Poisson's ratio 0.325 - 0.335
Shape factor 42
Yield strength (elastic limit) 48-53 MPa
Tensile strength 71-79 MPa
Compressive strength *48-53 MPa
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) 48-53 MPa
Elongation 29.6 - 34.4 % strain
Hardness - Vickers 19 - 21 HV
Fracture toughness * 32 - 35 MPa.m^0.5
Chemical Composition of 1080A Aluminium Alloy Content %
Al 99.8
Other 0.2
Thermal properties of 1080A Aluminium Alloy
Melting point 630 - 660 �C
Thermal conductivity 225 - 235 W/m.�C
Alloy Designation US US Federal European UK Other
1080A WS 3.0285 BS 1A Alloy 1080A A8 - 1080A