8014 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 8014 alloy，E FORU

### **Aluminum 8014 Alloy Technical Datasheet** --- #### **1. Product Overview** **Aluminum 8014** is a wrought aluminum alloy specifically designed for applications requiring excellent surface quality, good formability, and enhanced corrosion resistance. As part of the 8000 series aluminum alloys, it features a carefully balanced composition with controlled iron and silicon content, making it particularly suitable for anodizing, painting, and other surface treatment processes. --- #### **2. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Composition Range | Typical Value | |---------|-------------------|---------------| | Aluminum (Al) | Balance | ≥97.8% | | Iron (Fe) | 0.60 - 0.9% | 0.75% | | Silicon (Si) | 0.30 - 0.7% | 0.50% | | Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.10% | 0.05% | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.10 - 0.4% | 0.25% | | Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.10% | 0.05% | | Magnesium (Mg) | ≤ 0.10% | 0.05% | | Chromium (Cr) | ≤ 0.10% | 0.05% | | Other Elements (each) | ≤ 0.05% | - | | Total Other Elements | ≤ 0.15% | - | **Key Composition Features:** - Optimized Fe/Si ratio for improved surface quality - Controlled manganese content for enhanced strength - Low impurity levels for superior anodizing performance - Balanced composition for consistent mechanical properties - Environmentally compliant composition --- #### **3. Physical Properties** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | Density | 2.72 g/cm³ | 0.0982 lb/in³ | | Melting Range | 645-655°C | 1193-1211°F | | Thermal Conductivity | 190-200 W/m·K | - | | Electrical Conductivity | 48-52% IACS | - | | Modulus of Elasticity | 69 GPa | 10.0 × 10⁶ psi | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/°C | 13.1 × 10⁻⁶/°F | | Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K | - | | Electrical Resistivity | 33-36 nΩ·m | - | --- #### **4. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Properties in Various Tempers:** | Property | O Temper | H12 Temper | H14 Temper | H16 Temper | H18 Temper | |----------|----------|-------------|-------------|-------------|------------| | **Tensile Strength (MPa)** | 100-125 | 125-145 | 145-165 | 165-185 | 185-205 | | **Yield Strength (MPa)** | 40-60 | 105-125 | 125-145 | 145-165 | 165-185 | | **Elongation (%)** | 25-35 | 12-16 | 8-12 | 5-8 | 3-5 | | **Hardness (HB)** | 30-40 | 38-48 | 45-55 | 52-62 | 60-70 | | **Shear Strength (MPa)** | 65-80 | 85-100 | 100-115 | 115-130 | 130-145 | | **Fatigue Strength (MPa)** | 50-60 | 70-80 | 85-95 | 95-105 | 105-115 | | **Bearing Strength (MPa)** | 180-200 | 230-250 | 270-290 | 300-320 | 330-350 | --- #### **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 - **GB/T 3190**: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy chemical composition (China) **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 **Regional Standards:** - **JIS H4000**: Aluminum and aluminum alloy sheets and plates (Japan) - **DIN 1725-1**: Wrought aluminum alloys (Germany) --- #### **6. Product Applications** **Architectural Applications:** - Anodized architectural trim - Building facades and curtain walls - Decorative panels and profiles - Interior design elements - Signage and nameplates **Consumer Goods:** - Kitchenware and utensils - Appliance components - Furniture components - Lighting fixtures - Decorative hardware **Electrical Applications:** - Electrical enclosures and housings - Heat sink components - Electrical connector parts - Transformer components - Bus bar systems **General Manufacturing:** - Formed containers and housings - Machinery components - Automotive trim parts - Packaging applications - General fabricated parts --- #### **7. Key Characteristics** **Advantages:** - **Excellent surface quality** for anodizing and painting - **Good formability** in annealed condition - **Enhanced corrosion resistance** - **Good mechanical properties** in strain-hardened tempers - **Consistent performance** across production batches - **Good thermal and electrical conductivity** - **Environmentally friendly** composition **Limitations:** - Moderate strength compared to heat-treatable alloys - Limited high-temperature performance - Specialized focus on surface-critical applications --- #### **8. Processing Characteristics** **Forming Operations:** - **Good deep drawing** capability in O temper - **Excellent bendability** - minimum bend radius: 1t (in H14 temper) - **Good roll forming** characteristics - **Easy stamping and blanking** operations - **Satisfactory spinning** performance **Machining:** - Good machinability rating: 50% (relative to 2011-T3=100%) - Produces relatively short chips - Recommended cutting speed: 100-220 m/min - Good surface finish achievable - Requires standard tooling **Surface Treatment:** - **Excellent anodizing** characteristics - **Good painting** and powder coating performance - **Easy chemical conversion** coating - **Good electroplating** base material - **Superior surface finishing** capabilities --- #### **9. Corrosion Resistance** **Performance Characteristics:** - **Atmospheric Corrosion**: Excellent - **Pitting Resistance**: Very good - **Stress Corrosion Cracking**: Not susceptible - **Galvanic Corrosion**: Good performance with proper isolation - **Industrial Atmosphere**: Good resistance **Anodizing Performance:** - Uniform anodic film formation - Consistent color matching - Good dye absorption characteristics - Excellent film adhesion - Suitable for hard anodizing processes --- #### **10. Heat Treatment & Tempers** **Available Tempers:** - **O (Annealed)**: Full soft condition - **H12, H14, H16, H18**: Strain-hardened tempers - **H22, H24, H26**: Strain-hardened and partially annealed - **H32, H34, H36**: Strain-hardened and stabilized **Annealing Process:** - Full annealing: 345°C (650°F) for 2-3 hours - Intermediate annealing: 315°C (600°F) for 1-2 hours - Stress relief: 230-260°C (450-500°F) for 1-2 hours --- #### **11. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Chemical composition verification - Mechanical property testing - Surface quality inspection - Anodizing quality testing - Corrosion resistance testing - Formability testing **Certification:** - Mill test certificate to applicable standards - Material traceability documentation - Surface treatment performance certificates - Customer-specific quality requirements --- #### **12. Comparison with Similar Alloys** | Property | 8014-H14 | 3003-H14 | 5005-H14 | |----------|-----------|-----------|-----------| | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 145-165 | 140-160 | 130-150 | | Yield Strength (MPa) | 125-145 | 125-145 | 115-135 | | Anodizing Quality | Excellent | Good | Very Good | | Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | | Typical Applications | Architectural | General purpose | Marine | --- #### **Conclusion** Aluminum 8014 alloy offers an excellent balance of mechanical properties, formability, and superior surface characteristics, making it particularly suitable for applications where surface quality and appearance are critical. Its optimized composition provides consistent performance in anodizing, painting, and other surface treatment processes, while maintaining good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The alloy's versatility and reliable performance make it a preferred choice for architectural applications, consumer goods, and electrical components where both aesthetic appeal and functional performance are important. The consistent quality and enhanced surface properties of 8014 alloy ensure its continued use in applications demanding high-quality finishes and reliable long-term performance.

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