1080 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 1080 alloy,E FORU
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### **1080 Aluminum Alloy Product Introduction**
**1. Overview**
1080 Aluminum Alloy represents one of the highest purity grades in the commercial 1xxx aluminum series, with a minimum aluminum content of 99.80%. This non-heat-treatable alloy offers exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, superior corrosion resistance, and excellent formability. The ultra-high purity level makes it particularly suitable for specialized electrical applications, high-purity chemical processing, and other demanding industrial applications where maximum material purity is essential.
**2. Chemical Composition (Typical, % by Weight)**
The composition meets the strictest purity requirements for commercial aluminum alloys.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---------|-------------|
| **Aluminum (Al)** | ≥99.80 |
| **Iron (Fe)** | ≤0.15 |
| **Silicon (Si)** | ≤0.15 |
| **Copper (Cu)** | ≤0.03 |
| **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤0.02 |
| **Zinc (Zn)** | ≤0.03 |
| **Other Elements (Each)** | ≤0.02 |
| **Other Elements (Total)** | ≤0.05 |
*Note: The exceptional purity level (99.80% min aluminum) ensures maximum electrical conductivity and superior corrosion resistance.*
**3. Physical Properties**
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Density** | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| **Melting Point** | 646-657°C |
| **Electrical Conductivity** | 65% IACS |
| **Thermal Conductivity** | 242 W/(m·K) |
| **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.0 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-100°C) |
| **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69 GPa |
**4. Mechanical Properties (Typical)**
Properties vary with temper condition, with O-temper offering maximum formability.
| Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
|--------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------|
| **O (Annealed)** | 60-85 | 15-25 | 42-55 |
| **H14 (Half-Hard)** | 100-125 | 85-105 | 15-25 |
| **H18 (Full-Hard)** | 130-155 | 120-140 | 6-12 |
*Key Characteristics:*
* **Exceptional Conductivity**: Highest electrical conductivity among commercial aluminum alloys
* **Superior Corrosion Resistance**: Excellent performance in corrosive environments
* **Outstanding Formability**: Excellent for deep drawing and severe forming operations
* **Low Mechanical Strength**: Very soft in annealed condition but highly workable
**5. Product Applications**
1080 aluminum is primarily supplied as wire, foil, sheet, and special profiles for high-performance applications.
* **Electrical Conductors**: Ultra-high voltage transmission lines and high-efficiency busbars
* **Electronics**: High-purity capacitor foils, precision transformer windings
* **Chemical Processing**: Equipment for ultra-pure chemical production and storage
* **Research Applications**: Laboratory equipment and scientific instruments
* **Packaging**: Specialty packaging for sensitive electronic and medical products
* **Optical Industry**: High-reflectivity mirrors and precision optical components
* **Energy Sector**: Solar cell components and energy storage systems
**6. International Standards**
1080 aluminum is recognized under major international standardization systems.
| Standard System | Designation |
|-----------------|-------------|
| **ISO** | Al99.80 |
| **EN (Europe)** | EN AW-1080 [Al99.8] |
| **ASTM (USA)** | ASTM B230/B231 1080 |
| **UNS (USA)** | UNS A91080 |
| **JIS (Japan)** | A1080 |
| **GB (China)** | 1080 |
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**Summary**
**1080 Aluminum Alloy** represents the **ultimate in commercial aluminum purity**, offering **exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity** along with **superior corrosion resistance**. With a minimum aluminum content of 99.80%, this alloy provides the highest level of performance characteristics available in standard commercial aluminum grades. Its excellent formability in the annealed condition makes it ideal for the most demanding forming operations, while its ultra-high purity ensures optimal performance in critical electrical, electronic, and chemical applications. The alloy's unique combination of properties makes it particularly valuable for ultra-high voltage power transmission, high-purity chemical processing, advanced research applications, and other specialized fields where maximum material purity and performance are essential requirements. 1080 aluminum serves as the premium material choice for the most technologically advanced applications across multiple industries.
Packing of
Standard Packing:
Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 1438 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.