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### **1080A Aluminum Alloy Product Introduction** **1. Overview** 1080A Aluminum Alloy is a European-designated ultra-high purity aluminum grade from the 1xxx series, featuring a minimum aluminum content of 99.80%. The "A" suffix indicates enhanced quality control with specifically limited impurities, particularly iron and silicon, ensuring superior consistency in electrical properties and surface treatment performance. As a non-heat-treatable alloy, it offers exceptional electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and outstanding workability, making it ideal for premium electrical, electronic, and specialized industrial applications. **2. Chemical Composition (Typical, % by Weight)** The composition adheres to strict European standards with controlled impurity limits for optimal performance. | Element | Content (%) | |---------|-------------| | **Aluminum (Al)** | ≥99.80 | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤0.12 | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤0.10 | | **Copper (Cu)** | ≤0.02 | | **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤0.02 | | **Zinc (Zn)** | ≤0.03 | | **Other Elements (Each)** | ≤0.02 | | **Other Elements (Total)** | ≤0.05 | *Note: The strictly controlled impurity levels ensure exceptional anodizing quality and consistent electrical performance.* **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)** Mechanical properties vary with temper condition, providing flexibility for different manufacturing requirements. | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | |--------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------| | **O (Annealed)** | 60-80 | 15-25 | 45-60 | | **H14 (Half-Hard)** | 95-120 | 80-100 | 18-28 | | **H18 (Full-Hard)** | 125-150 | 115-135 | 8-15 | *Key Characteristics:* * **Ultra-High Conductivity**: Exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity * **Superior Surface Quality**: Excellent for high-quality anodizing and finishing * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance**: Outstanding performance in various environments * **Outstanding Formability**: Ideal for complex forming and deep drawing operations **5. Product Applications** 1080A aluminum is supplied in various forms including wire, foil, sheet, and strip for premium applications. * **Electrical Industry**: Premium busbars, high-efficiency transformer windings * **Electronics**: High-quality capacitor foils, precision electronic components * **Architectural Applications**: High-end architectural trim and decorative elements * **Chemical Processing**: Equipment for ultra-pure chemical manufacturing * **Food and Pharmaceutical**: Processing equipment requiring high purity standards * **Optical Industry**: Precision reflectors and optical components * **Research and Development**: Scientific instruments and laboratory equipment **6. International Standards** 1080A aluminum is primarily recognized under European standards with equivalents in other systems. | Standard System | Designation | |-----------------|-------------| | **EN (Europe)** | EN AW-1080A [Al99.8] | | **ISO** | Al99.8 | | **ASTM (USA)** | Similar to 1080 | | **UNS (USA)** | UNS A91080 | | **JIS (Japan)** | A1080 | | **GB (China)** | 1080A | --- **Summary** **1080A Aluminum Alloy** represents the **premium category** of ultra-high purity aluminum with **strictly controlled impurity levels** for consistent high performance. The "A" designation ensures superior quality control, particularly for iron and silicon content, resulting in exceptional anodizing characteristics and reliable electrical properties. With a minimum aluminum content of 99.80%, this alloy delivers optimal performance for the most demanding applications in electrical engineering, high-quality electronics, architectural applications, and specialized industrial uses. The combination of ultra-high purity, controlled impurities, and excellent workability makes 1080A the material of choice for applications requiring guaranteed quality, superior surface finish, and reliable performance in premium products and demanding environments.

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 1439 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.