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### **Aluminum 3102-H112 Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3102-H112** is a commercially pure aluminum alloy with manganese addition, supplied in the H112 temper condition. This alloy offers a combination of good corrosion resistance, moderate strength, and excellent formability, making it suitable for various general engineering and industrial applications. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.05 - 0.20 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.5 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.3 max | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.05 max | | **Zinc (Zn)** | 0.10 max | | **Other Elements** | each 0.05 max, total 0.15 max | | **Aluminum (Al)** | 99.2% min | *Alloy Characteristics:* - **High purity aluminum** base (99.2% minimum) - **Low manganese content** for basic strengthening - **Minimal alloying elements** ensure excellent corrosion resistance - **H112 temper** indicates strain hardened from hot working --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 2.71 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 645 - 655 °C (1193 - 1211 °F) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69 GPa (10,000 ksi) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 218 W/m·K (151 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 57% IACS | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-100°C) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 900 J/kg·K | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** The H112 temper provides basic mechanical properties with slight strain hardening: * **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 85 - 125 MPa (12 - 18 ksi) * **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 35 - 75 MPa (5 - 11 ksi) * **Elongation:** 12 - 20% (in 2 inches) * **Shear Strength:** 60 MPa (9 ksi) * **Fatigue Strength:** 40 MPa (6 ksi) * **Brinell Hardness:** 25 - 35 HB * **Bending Characteristics:** Excellent bendability with minimum bend radius of 0-1t --- #### **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** 3102-H112 is used in various general applications: * **Electrical Industry:** - Bus bars and electrical conductors - Transformer windings - Electrical enclosures - Cable shielding * **Chemical Industry:** - Chemical equipment lining - Storage tanks for non-corrosive chemicals - Process piping systems - Reaction vessels * **Food Processing:** - Food handling equipment - Brewing and distillery equipment - Food storage containers - Processing machinery components * **General Engineering:** - Heat exchangers - Decorative trim - Nameplates and signage - Architectural applications --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Superior performance in various environments * **High Thermal Conductivity:** Ideal for heat transfer applications * **High Electrical Conductivity:** Excellent for electrical applications * **Good Formability:** Easy to fabricate and shape * **Non-Toxic:** Safe for food and pharmaceutical applications * **Excellent Weldability:** Easy to join using various methods * **Cost-Effective:** Economical pure aluminum solution --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Excellent weldability using all standard methods * **Forming:** Superior for deep drawing, bending, and spinning * **Machining:** Good machinability; produces continuous chips * **Strain Hardening:** Can be cold worked to increase strength * **Surface Treatment:** Excellent for anodizing and chemical treatments * **Joining:** Suitable for all mechanical and adhesive joining methods --- #### **8. Corrosion Performance** * **Atmospheric Corrosion:** Excellent * **Marine Environment:** Very Good * **Chemical Resistance:** Good for most chemicals * **Pitting Resistance:** Excellent * **Stress Corrosion Cracking:** Excellent Resistance --- #### **9. Technical Specifications** * H112 temper indicates slight strain hardening from hot working * Suitable for service temperatures from -270°C to +150°C * Excellent cryogenic properties * Good radiation resistance * Non-magnetic properties --- #### **10. Quality Assurance** * Strict chemical composition control * Consistent mechanical properties * High surface quality standards * Comprehensive testing and certification * Full material traceability **Conclusion** Aluminum 3102-H112 offers an excellent combination of high purity aluminum characteristics with the practical benefits of slight strain hardening. Its exceptional corrosion resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity, and excellent formability make it ideal for electrical, chemical, and food processing applications. The H112 temper provides adequate strength for many industrial applications while maintaining the inherent advantages of pure aluminum. This alloy represents a cost-effective solution for applications requiring reliable performance, easy fabrication, and superior corrosion resistance, making it a versatile choice across multiple industries where pure aluminum properties are essential but slight strengthening is beneficial.

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 1697 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.