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### **Aluminum 8005 Alloy Technical Datasheet** --- #### **1. Product Overview** **Aluminum 8005** is a wrought aluminum alloy specifically designed for specialized applications requiring a unique combination of properties. As part of the 8000 series aluminum alloys, it features controlled iron and silicon content with specific alloying additions that provide distinctive characteristics for electrical, thermal, and specialized engineering applications. --- #### **2. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Composition Range | Typical Value | |---------|-------------------|---------------| | Aluminum (Al) | Balance | ≥97.5% | | Iron (Fe) | 0.5 - 1.0% | 0.7% | | Silicon (Si) | 0.5 - 1.0% | 0.7% | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.1 - 0.5% | 0.3% | | Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.2% | 0.1% | | Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.2% | 0.1% | | Other Elements | ≤ 0.05% each | - | | Total Other Elements | ≤ 0.15% | - | **Key Composition Features:** - Balanced iron and silicon content for controlled intermetallic formation - Manganese addition for solid solution strengthening - Low impurity levels ensure consistent performance - Optimized for specific electrical and thermal applications --- #### **3. Physical Properties** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | Density | 2.71 g/cm³ | 0.098 lb/in³ | | Melting Range | 640-655°C | 1184-1211°F | | Thermal Conductivity | 155-165 W/m·K | - | | Electrical Conductivity | 50-55% IACS | - | | Modulus of Elasticity | 69 GPa | 10.0 × 10⁶ psi | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.2 × 10⁻⁶/°C | 12.9 × 10⁻⁶/°F | | Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K | - | | Electrical Resistivity | 34-38 nΩ·m | - | --- #### **4. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Properties in Various Tempers:** | Property | O Temper | H14 Temper | H18 Temper | |----------|----------|-------------|------------| | **Tensile Strength (MPa)** | 85-110 | 120-140 | 150-180 | | **Yield Strength (MPa)** | 30-50 | 100-120 | 140-160 | | **Elongation (%)** | 25-35 | 8-12 | 3-6 | | **Shear Strength (MPa)** | 55-70 | 75-90 | 95-115 | | **Hardness (HB)** | 20-30 | 35-45 | 45-55 | | **Fatigue Strength (MPa)** | 40-50 | 55-65 | 65-75 | --- #### **5. International Standards** **Primary Specifications:** - **EN 573-3**: Aluminum and aluminum alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - **ISO 209**: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloys - Chemical composition and forms of products - **ASTM B928**: Standard Specification for High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Products for Marine Service **Product Standards:** - **EN 485-2**: Aluminum and aluminum alloys - Sheet, strip and plate - **ASTM B209**: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate - **ASTM B479**: Standard Specification for Annealed Aluminum Foil for Flexible Barrier Applications - **IEC 60287**: Electric cables - Calculation of the current rating --- #### **6. Product Applications** **Electrical Industry:** - Power transmission conductors - Bus bar systems - Transformer windings - Electrical connector components - Cable shielding applications **Electronics & Thermal Management:** - Heat sink components - Electronic housing - Semiconductor manufacturing equipment - Cooling system components - Thermal interface materials **Packaging & Container:** - Food packaging foil - Pharmaceutical packaging - Flexible packaging materials - Container foil stock - Laminated packaging materials **General Engineering:** - Heat exchanger components - Decorative trim - Light reflectors - Nameplates and labels - General fabrication components --- #### **7. Key Characteristics** **Advantages:** - **Good electrical conductivity** - suitable for electrical applications - **Excellent thermal conductivity** - **Good formability** in annealed condition - **Adequate strength** in strain-hardened tempers - **Good corrosion resistance** - **Ease of joining** by various methods - **Good surface quality** for finishing operations **Limitations:** - Moderate strength compared to some other aluminum alloys - Limited availability in some product forms - Specialized applications focus - May require specific processing parameters --- #### **8. Processing Characteristics** **Forming Operations:** - **Good deep drawing** capability in O temper - **Adequate bendability** - minimum bend radius: 1t (for H14 temper) - **Good roll forming** characteristics - **Easy to blank and pierce** with proper tooling **Machining:** - Fair machinability rating: 30% (relative to 2011-T3=100%) - Produces relatively long chips - Requires sharp tools with positive rake angles - Recommended cutting speed: 90-180 m/min for turning operations - Adequate cooling/lubrication recommended **Joining Methods:** - **Welding**: Good - GTAW and GMAW methods suitable - **Brazing**: Very good with proper fluxes - **Soldering**: Excellent - **Adhesive bonding**: Good with proper surface preparation - **Mechanical fastening**: Good performance --- #### **9. Corrosion Resistance** **Performance Characteristics:** - **Atmospheric Corrosion**: Very good resistance - **Pitting Resistance**: Good in most environments - **Stress Corrosion Cracking**: Not susceptible - **Galvanic Corrosion**: Moderate - requires proper isolation with dissimilar metals - **Chemical Resistance**: Resistant to many organic compounds and mild chemicals **Typical Service Environments:** - Indoor atmospheric conditions - Dry industrial environments - Controlled humidity conditions - Mild chemical exposure situations --- #### **10. Heat Treatment & Tempers** **Available Tempers:** - **O (Annealed)**: Soft condition for maximum formability - **H12, H14, H16, H18**: Strain-hardened tempers with increasing strength - **H22, H24, H26, H28**: Strain-hardened and partially annealed - **H32, H34, H36, H38**: Strain-hardened and stabilized **Annealing Process:** - **Full Annealing**: 345°C (650°F) for 2-3 hours - **Stress Relief**: 230-260°C (450-500°F) for 1-2 hours - **Stabilization**: 150-180°C (300-355°F) for 1-3 hours --- #### **11. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Chemical composition verification - Mechanical property testing - Electrical conductivity measurement - Surface quality inspection - Formability testing when required - Corrosion testing for specific applications **Certification:** - Mill test certificate to applicable standards - Material traceability documentation - Compliance with RoHS and REACH regulations - Customer-specific quality requirements available --- #### **12. Comparison with Similar Alloys** | Property | 8005-H14 | 1100-H14 | 8011-H14 | |----------|-----------|-----------|-----------| | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 120-140 | 110-130 | 125-145 | | Yield Strength (MPa) | 100-120 | 95-115 | 105-125 | | Electrical Conductivity (% IACS) | 50-55 | 57-61 | 48-52 | | Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | 155-165 | 218-222 | 150-160 | | Typical Applications | Electrical, Thermal | General purpose | Packaging | --- #### **Conclusion** Aluminum 8005 alloy represents a specialized material solution designed for applications where a specific balance of electrical conductivity, thermal performance, and mechanical properties is required. Its controlled composition with balanced iron and silicon content provides consistent performance characteristics suitable for electrical components, thermal management systems, and specialized packaging applications. The alloy offers good manufacturability with adequate formability in annealed conditions and useful strength levels in strain-hardened tempers. While it may not provide the highest strength or conductivity among aluminum alloys, its balanced property profile makes it valuable for targeted applications where its specific combination of characteristics provides optimal performance and manufacturing efficiency.

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 2222 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.