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### **Aluminum 3005A Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3005A** is a medium-strength aluminum-manganese alloy that offers a good combination of strength, formability, and corrosion resistance. As an improved version of the standard 3005 alloy, it features tighter compositional controls and enhanced mechanical properties, making it suitable for various architectural, automotive, and general engineering applications. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 1.0 - 1.5 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.45 - 0.9 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.7 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.6 max | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.30 max | | **Zinc (Zn)** | 0.25 max | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 0.10 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 - Tighter chemical controls ensure consistent performance - Optimized for both strength and formability requirements --- #### **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:** 160 - 200 MPa (23 - 29 ksi) - **Tensile Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 130 - 170 MPa (19 - 25 ksi) - **Elongation:** 3 - 8% (in 2 inches) - **Shear Strength:** 100 MPa (15 ksi) - **Brinell Hardness:** 40 - 50 HB *Typical properties for H16 temper:* - **Tensile Ultimate Strength:** 180 - 220 MPa (26 - 32 ksi) - **Tensile Yield Strength:** 150 - 190 MPa (22 - 28 ksi) - **Elongation:** 2 - 6% --- #### **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** 3005A is widely used in various industrial applications: * **Architecture & Construction:** - Roofing and siding systems - Wall cladding and panels - Gutters and downspouts - Architectural trim * **Transportation Industry:** - Vehicle body panels - Truck and trailer components - Automotive trim parts - Container panels * **Consumer Goods:** - Appliance panels and parts - Furniture components - Lighting fixtures - Decorative items * **General Engineering:** - Storage cabinets - Industrial shelving - Electrical enclosures - Machinery guards --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **Good Strength Properties:** Enhanced mechanical properties compared to standard 3005 * **Excellent Formability:** Suitable for bending, roll forming, and drawing operations * **Superior Corrosion Resistance:** Excellent performance in various environments * **Good Weldability:** Compatible with standard welding techniques * **Enhanced Surface Quality:** Excellent for painting and anodizing * **Cost-Effective:** Economical choice for many applications * **Recyclable:** Environmentally friendly and fully recyclable --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Good weldability using GMAW, GTAW, and resistance welding * **Forming:** Excellent for bending, roll forming, and moderate drawing * **Machining:** Fair machinability; improved with proper tool geometry * **Strain Hardening:** Responds well to cold working for increased strength * **Surface Treatment:** Excellent for anodizing, painting, and chemical conversion --- #### **8. Corrosion Performance** * **Atmospheric Corrosion:** Excellent * **Marine Environment:** Good * **Stress Corrosion Cracking:** Good Resistance * **Pitting Resistance:** Good to Very Good * **Industrial Atmospheres:** Good Resistance --- #### **9. Quality Assurance** * Consistent chemical composition * Uniform mechanical properties * Strict quality control standards * Enhanced surface quality requirements * Traceability and certification available --- #### **10. Special Features** * **Improved Magnesium Content** for better strength characteristics * **Enhanced Surface Quality** for decorative applications * **Better Consistency** through advanced manufacturing controls * **Superior Performance** in architectural applications * **Good Anodizing Response** for decorative finishes **Conclusion** Aluminum 3005A represents a premium grade within the 3005 alloy family, offering enhanced mechanical properties and more consistent performance for demanding applications. Its optimized chemical composition and tighter manufacturing controls make it particularly suitable for architectural, automotive, and consumer goods applications where both aesthetic appeal and mechanical performance are important. The alloy maintains excellent formability and corrosion resistance while providing improved strength and surface quality compared to standard 3005. Whether used for building facades, vehicle components, or consumer products, 3005A delivers consistent performance and reliable quality, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking enhanced aluminum alloy characteristics.

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 1673 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.