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### **2014-T3 Aluminum Alloy Product Introduction** **1. Overview** 2014-T3 is a specific temper of the high-strength aluminum-copper alloy 2014 from the 2xxx series. The "T3" temper designation indicates that the material has been solution heat-treated, cold worked, and naturally aged to a substantially stable condition. This temper offers an excellent combination of high strength, good formability, and natural aging stability, making it suitable for structural applications requiring both mechanical performance and manufacturing flexibility. **2. Chemical Composition (Typical, % by Weight)** The composition maintains the standard 2014 aluminum alloy specification. | Element | Content (%) | |---------|-------------| | **Aluminum (Al)** | Balance | | **Copper (Cu)** | 3.9-5.0 | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.50-1.2 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.20-0.8 | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.40-1.2 | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤0.20 | | **Zinc (Zn)** | ≤0.10 | | **Chromium (Cr)** | ≤0.10 | | **Other Elements (Each)** | ≤0.05 | | **Other Elements (Total)** | ≤0.15 | *Note: The composition provides excellent response to solution heat treatment and natural aging processes.* **3. Physical Properties** | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Density** | 2.80 g/cm³ | | **Melting Point** | 510-638°C | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 47% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 155 W/(m·K) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.0 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-100°C) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 73 GPa | **4. Mechanical Properties (Typical for T3 Temper)** The T3 temper provides enhanced mechanical properties through solution heat treatment and cold working. | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Tensile Strength** | 400-440 MPa | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 270-310 MPa | | **Elongation (% in 50mm)** | 13-17% | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 95-110 HB | | **Fatigue Strength** | 130-150 MPa | | **Shear Strength** | 240-280 MPa | *Key Characteristics of T3 Temper:* * **High Strength**: Enhanced mechanical properties through cold working * **Good Formability**: Suitable for moderate forming operations * **Natural Aging Stability**: Achieves substantial stability through natural aging * **Excellent Fatigue Resistance**: Good performance under cyclic loading conditions **5. Product Applications** 2014-T3 aluminum is widely used in high-strength structural applications. * **Aircraft Structures**: Wing components, fuselage frames, and structural brackets * **Aerospace Components**: Space vehicle structures and satellite components * **Military Equipment**: Armored vehicle components and defense structures * **Automotive Racing**: High-performance vehicle chassis and structural parts * **Structural Components**: Bridge elements and building structures * **Industrial Machinery**: High-stress machine components and equipment * **Transportation**: Railway components and heavy vehicle structures **6. International Standards** 2014-T3 is recognized under major international standardization systems. | Standard System | Designation | |-----------------|-------------| | **ISO** | AlCu4SiMg T3 | | **EN (Europe)** | EN AW-2014A T3 | | **ASTM (USA)** | ASTM B209 2014 T3 | | **UNS (USA)** | UNS A92014 T3 | | **JIS (Japan)** | A2014 T3 | | **GB (China)** | 2A14 T3 | --- **Summary** **2014-T3 Aluminum Alloy** represents a **solution heat-treated and cold worked temper** that provides an **optimal balance of high strength and good formability**. The T3 condition offers significantly improved mechanical properties compared to annealed tempers while maintaining adequate formability for most structural manufacturing operations. The combination of solution heat treatment followed by cold working and natural aging results in enhanced strength characteristics with good dimensional stability, making it particularly valuable for aircraft structures, aerospace components, military equipment, and other demanding applications where both mechanical performance and manufacturing flexibility are essential. The temper's natural aging stability and consistent performance establish it as a preferred choice for structural applications in aerospace, defense, and high-performance engineering 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 1519 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.