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### **Product Datasheet: 2060 Aluminum Alloy** --- #### **1. Overview** 2060 Aluminum Alloy is a advanced-generation aluminum-lithium (Al-Li) alloy developed through a joint research program between Alcoa and NASA. Designated as a fourth-generation Al-Li alloy, it represents the latest innovation in aluminum-lithium technology, offering an optimal balance of low density, high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and superior damage tolerance. The alloy is specifically engineered for next-generation aircraft applications where weight reduction, fuel efficiency, and structural performance are paramount. --- #### **2. International Standards** - **UNS**: UNS A92060 - **ASTM**: ASTM B831 (Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate) - **AMS**: AMS 4422 (Aerospace Material Specification) - **AA (Aluminum Association)**: AA 2060 - **Boeing**: BMS 7-326 (Material Specification) - **Airbus**: ABP 1-2415 (Material Specification) - **NASA**: MSFC-SPEC-250 (Material Specification) --- #### **3. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Content (%) | |---------|-------------| | **Aluminum (Al)** | Balance | | **Copper (Cu)** | 3.4–4.5 | | **Lithium (Li)** | 0.60–1.1 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.40–0.8 | | **Silver (Ag)** | 0.05–0.40 | | **Zinc (Zn)** | 0.20–0.6 | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.10–0.50 | | **Zirconium (Zr)** | 0.05–0.15 | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤ 0.08 | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤ 0.04 | | **Titanium (Ti)** | ≤ 0.10 | | **Other Elements** | ≤ 0.05 each | | **Total Others** | ≤ 0.15 | --- #### **4. Physical Properties** | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Density** | 2.70–2.72 g/cm³ (0.0975–0.0982 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | ~545–645°C (1015–1195°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | ~34–38 % IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 110–130 W/m·K | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 22.2–23.2 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20–100°C) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 76.0–78.0 GPa (11,000–11,300 ksi) | --- #### **5. Mechanical Properties (Typical Values - T8E30 Temper)** | Property | Typical Value | |----------|---------------| | **Tensile Strength (Ultimate)** | 560–610 MPa (81–88 ksi) | | **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 510–560 MPa (74–81 ksi) | | **Elongation at Break** | 8–12% | | **Compressive Yield Strength** | 520–570 MPa (75–83 ksi) | | **Shear Strength** | 320–360 MPa (46–52 ksi) | | **Bearing Yield Strength** | 780–850 MPa (113–123 ksi) | | **Fracture Toughness (K_IC)** | 33–39 MPa√m | | **Fatigue Crack Growth Rate** | Excellent | --- #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** - **Optimized Weight Reduction**: 5–7% density reduction versus conventional alloys - **Balanced Property Profile**: Optimal combination of strength and damage tolerance - **Superior Corrosion Resistance**: Excellent resistance to exfoliation and stress corrosion cracking - **Enhanced Damage Tolerance**: Outstanding fracture toughness and fatigue performance - **Excellent Weldability**: Superior performance with friction stir welding and laser welding - **Thermal Stability**: Maintains properties at temperatures up to 120°C (250°F) - **Improved Formability**: Better forming characteristics than previous Al-Li alloys --- #### **7. Product Applications** - **Commercial Aircraft**: Fuselage skins, wing panels, and stringers - **Space Exploration**: Spacecraft structures and launch vehicle components - **Military Aviation**: Airframe components for next-generation aircraft - **Business Jets**: Primary and secondary structural elements - **Helicopter Structures**: Main rotor blades and airframe components - **Aerospace Fasteners**: High-strength structural fasteners --- #### **8. Available Forms** - Sheet (0.5–6.0 mm thickness) - Plate (6–100 mm thickness) - Extruded Profiles - Forgings - Wire and Rod Products --- **Disclaimer**: The information presented is typical and for reference only. Actual properties may vary with processing, size, and heat treatment. For critical applications, contact our technical service team for specific data and processing recommendations.

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