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### **Aluminum 3105-H14 Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3105-H14** is a strain-hardened aluminum-manganese alloy in the half-hard temper condition, offering enhanced mechanical properties while maintaining good formability. This temper provides a balanced combination of strength and workability, making it suitable for various applications in construction, automotive, and general manufacturing industries. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.4 - 0.8 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.4 - 0.8 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.5 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.3 max | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.2 max | | **Zinc (Zn)** | 0.2 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 half-hard temper characteristics - **Controlled impurity levels** ensure consistent performance - **Balanced composition** for optimal mechanical properties --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 2.72 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 640 - 655 °C (1184 - 1211 °F) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69 GPa (10,000 ksi) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 160 W/m·K (111 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 42% IACS | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-100°C) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 900 J/kg·K | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** The H14 temper provides half-hard characteristics: * **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 145 - 185 MPa (21 - 27 ksi) * **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 115 - 155 MPa (17 - 22 ksi) * **Elongation:** 6 - 10% (in 2 inches) * **Shear Strength:** 90 MPa (13 ksi) * **Fatigue Strength:** 65 MPa (9 ksi) * **Brinell Hardness:** 35 - 45 HB * **Bending Characteristics:** Good bendability with minimum bend radius of 1-2t --- #### **4. International Standards** * **ASTM:** * **ASTM B209** - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate * **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** 3105-H14 is widely used in various industrial applications: * **Building & Construction:** - Roofing and siding systems - Wall cladding panels - Gutter and drainage systems - Architectural trim components * **Transportation Industry:** - Vehicle body panels - Interior structural components - Truck and trailer parts - Container panels * **Consumer Products:** - Appliance cabinets and panels - Furniture components - Lighting fixtures - Household products * **General Manufacturing:** - Electrical enclosures - Industrial cabinets - Machinery components - Storage systems --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **Enhanced Strength Properties:** Better mechanical properties than H12 temper * **Good Formability:** Maintains adequate workability for fabrication * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Superior performance in various environments * **Good Weldability:** Compatible with standard welding techniques * **Excellent Surface Quality:** Ideal for painting and decorative finishes * **Cost-Effective:** Economical choice for many applications * **Thermal Performance:** Suitable for heat transfer applications --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Good weldability using GMAW, GTAW, and resistance welding * **Forming:** Suitable for bending, roll forming, and moderate stamping * **Machining:** Fair machinability; produces discontinuous chips * **Strain Hardening:** Can be further cold worked to achieve higher strength tempers * **Surface Treatment:** Excellent for painting, anodizing, and chemical conversion * **Joining:** Good 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. Technical Specifications** * H14 temper indicates strain hardening to half-hard condition * Suitable for service temperatures from -70°C to +150°C * Good stability in various environmental conditions * Consistent mechanical properties throughout material * Good resistance to atmospheric corrosion --- #### **10. Quality Assurance** * Consistent chemical composition * Uniform mechanical properties * Strict quality control standards * Good surface quality and dimensional accuracy * Traceability and certification available **Conclusion** Aluminum 3105-H14 offers an excellent balance of enhanced mechanical strength and good fabrication characteristics, making it a versatile choice for numerous industrial applications. The half-hard temper provides significant strength improvement over lower tempers while maintaining adequate formability for most manufacturing processes. Its combination of good corrosion resistance, excellent surface quality, and reliable mechanical properties ensures consistent performance in construction, transportation, and consumer goods applications. 3105-H14 represents a cost-effective solution for manufacturers seeking an aluminum alloy that delivers both enhanced performance and good manufacturability in demanding 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 1706 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.