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) |
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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 % |
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Al | 99.8 |
Other | 0.2 |
Thermal properties of 1080A Aluminium Alloy | |
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Melting point | 630 - 660 �C |
Thermal conductivity | 225 - 235 W/m.�C |
Alloy Designation | US | US Federal | European | UK | Other |
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1080A | WS 3.0285 | BS 1A Alloy 1080A | A8 - 1080A |