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Quality Policy
AS 9120
Plates
Sheets
Rod/Round Bar/Flat Bar
Tube/Extrusions/Profile
2024
AMS 4112 / AlCu4Mg1 / 2024 / T6
| Chemical Properties | % Value |
| Silicon (Si) | 0,00 - 0,50 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0,00 - 0,10 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0,40 - 1,20 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1,2 - 1,80 |
| Copper (Cu) | 3,80 - 4,90 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0,00 - 0,20 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0,00 - 0,50 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0,00 - 0,25 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
| Physical Properties | Value |
| Density | 2.78 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 502° C |
| Thermal Expansion | 22.1 µm/m.°C |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 72.4 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 151 W/m.k |
| Electrical Resistivity | 30% IACS |
| Mechanical Properties | Value |
| Proof Strength | 370 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 480 MPa |
| Shear Strength | 283 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6% |
| Hardness | 125 HB |
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 T6 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications:
Cold drawn round bar as: ASTM B211, AMS 4112
Cold drawn seamless tube as: AMS 4087, WW-T-700/3, ASTM B210
Choosing Factors for 2024 T6
- Strength: Good
- Machining: Okay
- Weldability: Moderate (Spot welding is the best choice)
- Formability: Low
- Corrosion Resistance: Low
- Heat Treating: Yes
Some Well-Known Applications for 2024 T6
Ski poles,
Bicycle frames,
It is also used in the aerospace industry.
SUPPLIED FORMS
2024 T6 is supplied in round/flat bar and tube/ profile forms.
- Flat/round bar
- Tube/profile
DELIVERY:
| Mechanical Properties | |||
| Thickness (mm) | Proof Strength (Min.) | Yield Strength (Min.) | Elongation A50 mm % |
| over 0,25 up to & incl. 6,35 mm | 345 MPa | 440 MPa | 5% |
| over 6,35 up to & incl. 12,7 mm | 345 MPa | 440 MPa | 5% |
| over 12,73 up to & incl. 50,8 mm | 345 MPa | 435 MPa | 5% |
| over 50,8 up to & incl. 76,2 mm | 345 MPa | 427 MPa | 5% |
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