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2024

ASTM B221 / AlCu4Mg1 / 2024 / T4

Chemical Properties % Value
Silicon (Si)0,00 - 0,50
Chromium (Cr)0,00 - 0,10
Manganese (Mn)0,30 - 0,90
Magnesium (Mg)1,20 - 1,80
Copper (Cu)3,80 - 4,90
Titanium (Ti)0,00 - 0,15
Iron (Fe)0,00 - 0,50
Zinc (Zn)0,00 - 0,25
Aluminium (Al)Balance
Physical Properties Value
Density2.78 g/cm³
Melting Point502 °C
Thermal Expansion23 x 10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity73.1 GPa
Thermal Conductivity121 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity30% IACS
Mechanical Properties Value
Proof Strength260 - 330 MPa
Yield Strength395 - 495 MPa
Shear Strength283 MPa
Elongation A50 mm10% - 16%
Modulus of Elasticity73.1 GPa

A medium to high strength alloy with, dependent upon temper, minimum Proof Stress up to 57 ksi / 390 Mpa and minimum Tensile Strength up to 66 ksi / 455 MPa

 

ALLOY DESIGNATIONS

Aluminium alloy 2024 T4 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications:

As cold drawn round bar and wire: AMS 4120, AMS QQ-A-225/6, ASTM B211

As extruded round bar: AMS QQ-A-200/3, ASTM B221

As Alclad sheet: AMS QQ-A-250/5, AMS 4279, ASTM B209, EN 2703

As cold drawn rectangle bar: AMS QQ-A-225/95, AMS 4123

 

SUPPLIED FORMS

Alloy 2024 T4 is supplied in plate and sheet

  • Plate
  • Sheet
  • Rectangle / Round Bar
DELIVERY:
Mechanical Properties
Thickness (mm) Proof Strength (Min.) Yield Strength (Min.) Elongation A50 mm %
over 0,25 up to & incl. 6,35 mm 265 MPa 427 MPa 12% - 15%
over 6,35 up to & incl. 12,7 mm 265 MPa 427 MPa 10%
over 12,7 up to & incl. 25,43 mm 260 MPa 420 MPa ≥8%
over 25,4 up to & incl. 50,8 mm 260 MPa 415 MPa ≥6% - 7%
over 50,8 up to & incl. 76,2 mm 260 MPa 400 MPa ≥4%