- 2024 aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloy 2024 is an
aluminium alloy , withcopper andmagnesium as the alloying elements. It is used in applications requiring high strength to weight ratio, as well as good fatigue resistance. It is not weldable, and has averagemachinability . Due to poorcorrosion resistance, it is often clad withaluminium or Al-1Zn for protection, although this may reduce the fatigue strength.Basic properties
Aluminum alloy 2024 has a
density of 2.73 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³).Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties of 2024 depend greatly on the temper of the material. [http://www.alcoa.com/mill_products/catalog/pdf/alloy2024techsheet.pdf Alcoa 2024 data sheet] (pdf), accessed October 13, 2006]
2024-O
2024-O temper aluminium has no heat treating. It has a maximum
tensile strength of 30,000-32,000 psi (207-220 MPa), and maximumyield strength of no more than 14,000 psi (96 MPa). The material has elongation (stretch before ultimate failure) of 10-12%.2024-T3
T3 temper 2024 sheet has an ultimate tensile strength of 58,000-62,000 psi (400-427 MPa) and yield strength of at least 39,000-40,000 psi (269-276 MPa). It has elongation of 10-15%.
2024-T351
T351 temper 2024 plate has an ultimate tensile strength of 68 ksi (470 MPa) and yield strength of 41 kpsi (280 MPa). It has elongation of 19%.
Uses
Due to its high strength and fatigue resistance, 2024 is widely used in
aircraft structures, especiallywing andfuselage structures under tension. [http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/mepages/aluminfo.php Aluminum Information at aircraftspruce.com] , accessed October 13, 2006] Fundamentals of Flight, Shevell, Richard S., 1989, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-339060-8, Ch 18, pp 373-386.]See also
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Aluminum alloy References
External links
* [http://www.amsmetal.com.sg/products-aluminum.html Aluminum 2024 Trading]
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