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### **1100A Aluminum Alloy Product Introduction** **1. Overview** 1100A Aluminum Alloy is a European-designated commercially pure aluminum grade from the 1xxx series, featuring a minimum aluminum content of 99.00%. The "A" suffix indicates controlled impurity levels, particularly for iron and silicon, ensuring consistent performance and enhanced workability. As a non-heat-treatable alloy, it offers excellent corrosion resistance, good thermal and electrical conductivity, and outstanding formability, making it one of the most versatile aluminum alloys for general-purpose applications. **2. Chemical Composition (Typical, % by Weight)** The composition follows European standards with controlled impurity limits. | Element | Content (%) | |---------|-------------| | **Aluminum (Al)** | ≥99.00 | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤0.45 | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤0.30 | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.05-0.20 | | **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤0.05 | | **Zinc (Zn)** | ≤0.07 | | **Other Elements (Each)** | ≤0.03 | | **Other Elements (Total)** | ≤0.10 | *Note: The controlled composition with slightly higher copper content provides improved strength while maintaining good workability.* **3. Physical Properties** | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Density** | 2.71 g/cm³ | | **Melting Point** | 643-657°C | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 59% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 218 W/(m·K) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-100°C) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69 GPa | **4. Mechanical Properties (Typical)** Properties vary with temper condition, offering versatility for different applications. | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | |--------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------| | **O (Annealed)** | 75-105 | 25-40 | 30-45 | | **H14 (Half-Hard)** | 120-145 | 110-130 | 7-12 | | **H18 (Full-Hard)** | 150-175 | 140-160 | 3-6 | *Key Characteristics:* * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance**: Good resistance to atmospheric corrosion * **Good Formability**: Suitable for deep drawing and spinning operations * **Moderate Strength**: Better mechanical properties than higher purity grades * **Good Workability**: Excellent for machining and welding operations **5. Product Applications** 1100A aluminum is widely used in various industrial and consumer applications. * **Architectural Applications**: Roofing, siding, and decorative trim * **Chemical Equipment**: Storage tanks, processing vessels, and piping * **Food Processing**: Cooking utensils, containers, and processing equipment * **Electrical Components**: Busbars, connectors, and electrical enclosures * **Sheet Metal Work**: General fabrication and stamping applications * **Heat Exchangers**: Fins and heat transfer components * **Decorative Products**: Nameplates, signage, and decorative trim **6. International Standards** 1100A aluminum is recognized under European standards with equivalents in other systems. | Standard System | Designation | |-----------------|-------------| | **EN (Europe)** | EN AW-1100A [Al99.0Cu] | | **ISO** | Al99.0 | | **ASTM (USA)** | Similar to 1100 | | **UNS (USA)** | UNS A91100 | | **JIS (Japan)** | A1100 | | **GB (China)** | 1100 | --- **Summary** **1100A Aluminum Alloy** is a **versatile commercially pure aluminum grade** that offers an **optimal balance of properties** for general-purpose applications. With its controlled composition and slightly higher copper content compared to higher purity grades, it provides improved strength while maintaining excellent formability and corrosion resistance. The alloy's good workability, combined with adequate mechanical properties and reasonable cost, makes it suitable for a wide range of applications in architecture, chemical processing, food industry, and general manufacturing. 1100A serves as a reliable and economical choice for applications requiring good overall performance without the need for the extreme purity of higher-grade aluminum alloys.

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 1443 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.