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### **Aluminum 3007 Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3007** is a medium-strength aluminum-manganese alloy with enhanced magnesium content, designed to provide improved strength characteristics while maintaining good formability and excellent corrosion resistance. This alloy is particularly suitable for applications requiring a balance of mechanical properties, fabrication characteristics, and environmental durability. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 1.0 - 1.5 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.60 - 1.2 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.7 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.50 max | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.25 max | | **Zinc (Zn)** | 0.20 max | | **Other Elements** | each 0.05 max, total 0.15 max | | **Aluminum (Al)** | Balance | *Alloy Characteristics:* - **Manganese** provides solid solution strengthening - **Enhanced Magnesium** content for improved strength - Optimized chemistry for balanced performance - Controlled impurity levels ensure consistent quality --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 2.73 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 640 - 655 °C (1184 - 1211 °F) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69 GPa (10,000 ksi) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 138 W/m·K (96 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 36% IACS | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-100°C) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 900 J/kg·K | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** *Typical properties for H14 temper:* - **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 180 - 220 MPa (26 - 32 ksi) - **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 150 - 190 MPa (22 - 28 ksi) - **Elongation:** 3 - 7% (in 2 inches) - **Shear Strength:** 115 MPa (17 ksi) - **Brinell Hardness:** 45 - 55 HB *Typical properties for O temper:* - **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 130 - 170 MPa (19 - 25 ksi) - **Tensile Yield Strength:** 55 - 95 MPa (8 - 14 ksi) - **Elongation:** 16 - 22% --- #### **4. International Standards** * **EN Standards:** * **EN 573-3** - Chemical composition and form of products * **EN 485-2** - Mechanical properties * **ASTM:** * **ASTM B209** - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate * **ISO:** * **ISO 6361-2** - Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheets, Strips and Plates * **National Standards:** * **GB/T 3190** (China) * **JIS H 4000** (Japan) --- #### **5. Product Applications** 3007 alloy is used in various demanding applications: * **Transportation Industry:** - Vehicle body panels - Truck and trailer components - Automotive structural parts - Railway carriage components * **Marine Applications:** - Boat hull components - Marine hardware - Offshore structures - Dock equipment * **Building & Construction:** - Roofing and cladding systems - Structural panels - Architectural components - Industrial flooring * **General Engineering:** - Storage tanks - Pressure vessels - Heat exchangers - Industrial equipment --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **Enhanced Strength Properties:** Higher strength than standard 3000 series alloys * **Good Formability:** Suitable for bending and forming operations * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Superior performance in harsh environments * **Good Weldability:** Compatible with standard welding methods * **Thermal Stability:** Maintains properties at elevated temperatures * **Cost-Effective:** Economical solution for demanding applications * **Recyclable:** Environmentally friendly material --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Good weldability using GMAW, GTAW, and resistance welding * **Forming:** Good for bending, roll forming, and moderate drawing * **Machining:** Fair machinability; requires proper tool geometry * **Strain Hardening:** Responds well to cold working processes * **Surface Treatment:** Good for anodizing and painting * **Joining:** Suitable for mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding --- #### **8. Corrosion Performance** * **Atmospheric Corrosion:** Excellent * **Marine Environment:** Good to Very Good * **Stress Corrosion Cracking:** Good Resistance * **Pitting Resistance:** Good * **Industrial Atmospheres:** Good Resistance --- #### **9. Special Features** * **Higher Magnesium Content** for improved mechanical properties * **Enhanced Strength** compared to standard 3003/3005 alloys * **Good Thermal Conductivity** for heat transfer applications * **Excellent Surface Quality** for finished products * **Good Fatigue Resistance** for dynamic applications --- #### **10. Quality Assurance** * Consistent chemical composition * Uniform mechanical properties * Strict quality control standards * Comprehensive testing and certification * Traceability throughout production process **Conclusion** Aluminum 3007 alloy represents an enhanced version in the 3000 series, offering improved mechanical properties through optimized chemistry while maintaining the excellent characteristics of aluminum-manganese alloys. Its higher magnesium content provides better strength characteristics compared to standard 3003 and 3005 alloys, making it suitable for more demanding applications in transportation, marine, and construction industries. The alloy maintains good formability and excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring reliable performance in various environmental conditions. 3007 alloy delivers a cost-effective solution for applications requiring enhanced strength and durability without compromising the inherent advantages of the 3000 series 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 1678 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.