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### **Aluminum 3025 Alloy Product Introduction** **Aluminum 3025** is a medium-strength aluminum-manganese alloy designed to provide an optimal balance of mechanical properties, formability, and corrosion resistance. This alloy is particularly suitable for applications requiring good strength characteristics combined with excellent manufacturing capabilities in various industrial sectors. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 1.0 - 1.5 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.4 - 0.9 | | **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** | 143 W/m·K (99 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F) | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 38% 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:** 5 - 9% (in 2 inches) - **Shear Strength:** 105 MPa (15 ksi) - **Brinell Hardness:** 41 - 51 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:** 3 - 7% --- #### **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** 3025 alloy is widely used in various industrial applications: * **Building & Construction:** - Roofing and siding systems - Wall cladding panels - Architectural trim components - Gutter and drainage systems * **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 Engineering:** - Electrical enclosures - Industrial cabinets - Machinery components - Storage systems --- #### **6. Key Advantages** * **Good Mechanical Properties:** Balanced strength and ductility * **Excellent Formability:** Suitable for various forming operations * **Superior Corrosion Resistance:** Excellent 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 * **Recyclable:** Environmentally friendly material --- #### **7. Fabrication Characteristics** * **Welding:** Good weldability using GMAW, GTAW, and resistance welding * **Forming:** Suitable for bending, roll forming, and stamping operations * **Machining:** Fair machinability; produces discontinuous chips * **Strain Hardening:** Good response to cold working processes * **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. 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 3025 alloy offers 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 provides adequate strength for structural applications while maintaining excellent formability for most manufacturing processes. With its excellent surface quality and corrosion resistance, 3025 alloy is particularly suitable for construction, transportation, and consumer product 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 1693 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.