3004-H36 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 3004-H36 alloy,E FORU

### **Aluminum 3004-H36 Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3004-H36** is a strain-hardened aluminum-manganese-magnesium alloy in a three-quarter hard temper condition. This temper provides significantly higher strength than H34 temper while maintaining useful formability, making it suitable for applications requiring substantial load-bearing capability combined with good fabrication characteristics. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 1.0 - 1.5 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.8 - 1.3 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.7 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.30 max | | **Cu (Cu)** | 0.25 max | | **Zinc (Zn)** | 0.25 max | | **Other Elements** | each 0.05 max, total 0.15 max | | **Aluminum (Al)** | Balance | *Alloy Characteristics:* - **Manganese and Magnesium** provide solid solution strengthening - Optimized chemistry for high strain hardening response - Balanced for enhanced strength while maintaining essential ductility --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 2.72 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 630 - 650 °C (1166 - 1202 °F) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 70 GPa (10,150 ksi) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 121 W/m·K (84 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 34% IACS | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-100°C) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 890 J/kg·K | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** The H36 temper provides three-quarter hard characteristics: * **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 220 - 260 MPa (32 - 38 ksi) * **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 190 - 230 MPa (28 - 33 ksi) * **Elongation:** 3 - 6% (in 2 inches) * **Shear Strength:** 135 MPa (20 ksi) * **Fatigue Strength:** 90 MPa (13 ksi) * **Brinell Hardness:** 55 - 65 HB * **Bending Characteristics:** Moderate bendability with minimum bend radius of 2-3t --- #### **4. International Standards** * **ASTM:** * **ASTM B209** - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate * **ASTM B210** - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes * **EN:** * **EN 573-3** - Chemical composition and form of products * **EN 485-2** - Mechanical properties * **ISO:** * **ISO 6361-2** - Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheets, Strips and Plates * **JIS:** **JIS H 4000** - Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheets and Plates --- #### **5. Product Applications** 3004-H36 is specified for applications requiring higher strength: * **Transportation:** - Heavy-duty vehicle structural panels - Truck trailer reinforcements - Railway car structural components - Container structural members * **Marine Industry:** - Structural boat components - Marine hardware - Offshore equipment - Harbor structures * **Construction:** - High-strength architectural panels - Structural building components - Industrial roofing systems - Heavy-duty flooring * **Industrial Applications:** - High-pressure vessel components - Chemical processing equipment - Storage tank structural parts - Machinery structural frames --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **High Strength:** Significantly stronger than H34 temper * **Good Strength-to-Weight Ratio:** Excellent load-bearing capability * **Moderate Formability:** Suitable for limited forming operations * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Good performance in corrosive environments * **Good Weldability:** Compatible with standard welding methods * **Thermal Performance:** Maintains adequate heat transfer characteristics * **Cost-Effective:** Economical high-strength aluminum solution --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Good weldability using GTAW and GMAW processes * **Forming:** Suitable for moderate bending and light forming operations * **Machining:** Fair machinability; requires sharp tools and proper techniques * **Strain Hardening:** Can be further cold worked to achieve H38 temper * **Springback:** Moderate springback requires compensation in forming * **Surface Treatment:** Good for chemical conversion coatings and painting --- #### **8. Corrosion Performance** * **Atmospheric Corrosion:** Excellent * **Marine Environment:** Good * **Stress Corrosion Cracking:** Good Resistance * **Pitting Resistance:** Good * **Industrial Atmospheres:** Good Resistance --- #### **9. Technical Specifications** * H36 temper indicates strain hardening to three-quarter hard condition * Suitable for service temperatures from -70°C to +150°C * Good stability in various environmental conditions * Maintains strength better than 3003 series alloys * Consistent mechanical properties --- #### **10. Quality Assurance** * Consistent chemical composition * Uniform mechanical properties * Strict quality control standards * Traceability and certification available * Compliance with international standards **Conclusion** Aluminum 3004-H36 offers a significant advancement in strength characteristics within the 3004 alloy series, making it ideal for applications requiring substantial load-bearing capability. While its formability is reduced compared to lower tempers, it maintains sufficient workability for many fabrication processes. The alloy's combination of high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good weldability ensures its suitability for demanding applications in transportation, construction, marine, and industrial sectors. 3004-H36 represents an excellent choice when higher strength is required without moving to more expensive alloy systems, providing cost-effective performance for structural and heavy-duty applications.

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 1670 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.