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### **Aluminum 3015 Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3015** is a medium-strength aluminum-manganese alloy designed to provide a balanced combination of strength, formability, and corrosion resistance. This alloy is particularly suitable for general engineering applications, construction, and consumer products where reliable performance and good manufacturing characteristics are required. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.7 - 1.2 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.3 - 0.8 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.5 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.5 max | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.20 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 - **Magnesium** enhances strength and corrosion resistance - **Balanced composition** for optimal performance - **Controlled impurities** 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** | 146 W/m·K (101 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 39% 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:** 150 - 190 MPa (22 - 28 ksi) - **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 120 - 160 MPa (17 - 23 ksi) - **Elongation:** 5 - 9% (in 2 inches) - **Shear Strength:** 100 MPa (15 ksi) - **Brinell Hardness:** 38 - 48 HB *Typical properties for O temper:* - **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 110 - 150 MPa (16 - 22 ksi) - **Tensile Yield Strength:** 40 - 80 MPa (6 - 12 ksi) - **Elongation:** 18 - 25% --- #### **4. International Standards** * **European Standards (EN):** * **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** 3015 alloy is used in various industrial and consumer applications: * **Building & Construction:** - Roofing and siding sheets - Wall cladding systems - Architectural trim components - Gutter and drainage systems * **General Engineering:** - Machinery guards and covers - Equipment housings - Storage system components - Industrial work surfaces * **Consumer Products:** - Appliance cabinets and panels - Furniture components - Lighting fixtures - Household utensils * **Transportation:** - Non-structural vehicle components - Interior trim panels - Container panels - Truck body components --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **Good Mechanical Properties:** Balanced strength and ductility * **Excellent Formability:** Suitable for various forming operations * **Superior Corrosion Resistance:** Good performance in various environments * **Good Weldability:** Compatible with standard welding methods * **Excellent Surface Quality:** Ideal for decorative finishes * **Cost-Effective:** Economical manufacturing solution * **Recyclable:** Environmentally friendly material --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Good weldability using GMAW, GTAW, and resistance welding * **Forming:** Excellent for bending, roll forming, and stamping operations * **Machining:** Fair machinability with proper tool selection * **Strain Hardening:** Good response to cold working processes * **Surface Treatment:** Excellent for painting, anodizing, and chemical conversion * **Joining:** Suitable for mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding --- #### **8. Corrosion Performance** * **Atmospheric Corrosion:** Excellent * **Marine Environment:** Good * **Stress Corrosion Cracking:** Good Resistance * **Pitting Resistance:** Good * **Industrial Atmospheres:** Good Resistance --- #### **9. Special Features** * **Consistent Quality** through controlled manufacturing * **Good Thermal Properties** for heat-related applications * **Excellent Aesthetic Appeal** for decorative uses * **Good Fatigue Resistance** for dynamic applications * **Non-Toxic** suitable for food contact applications --- #### **10. Quality Assurance** * Strict chemical composition control * Consistent mechanical properties * Comprehensive quality testing * Good dimensional accuracy * Full material traceability **Conclusion** Aluminum 3015 alloy provides a reliable and versatile solution for applications requiring a balanced combination of mechanical properties, fabrication characteristics, and corrosion resistance. Its well-optimized chemical composition ensures consistent performance across various manufacturing processes and end-use applications. The alloy offers adequate strength for structural applications while maintaining excellent formability for complex manufacturing operations. With its excellent surface quality and corrosion resistance, 3015 alloy is particularly suitable for construction, consumer products, and general engineering applications where both aesthetic appeal and functional performance are important. The material represents a cost-effective choice for manufacturers seeking a dependable aluminum alloy that delivers consistent quality and performance in diverse application scenarios.

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 1687 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.