Range
| Product Form | Imperial Sizes | Metric Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Round Bar | 3⁄16" - 16" | 6.0mm - 50.0mm |
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Temper Types
This datasheet relates to temper T6511. The most common tempers for aluminium alloy 2014A are:
- T3
- T6511
- T651
- T6
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 2014
BS EN 573-3
| Chemical Element | % Present |
|---|---|
Silicon (Si) | 0.50 - 0.90 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.50 max |
Copper (Cu) | 3.90 - 5.00 |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.25 max |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.20 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 0.20 - 0.80 |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 max |
Others (Total) | 0.15 max |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.10 max |
Nickel (Ni) | 0.10 max |
Other (Each) | 0.05 max |
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) | 0.20 max |
Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Profile 25mm to 75mm Wall Thickness
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 415 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 460 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 7 Min % |
Profile Up to 25mm Wall Thickness
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 370 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 415 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm | 5 Min % |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 7 Min % |
Tube 10mm to 40mm Wall Thickness
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 400 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 450 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm | 4 Min % |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 6 Min % |
Tube Up to 10mm Wall Thickness
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 370 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 415 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 7 Min % |
Elongation A50 mm | 5 Min % |
Bar 150mm to 200mm Dia. & A/F
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 350 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 430 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 6 Min % |
Bar 75mm to 150mm Dia. & A/F
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 420 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 465 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 7 Min % |
Bar 25mm to 75mm Dia. & A/F
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Proof Stress | 415 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 460 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A | 7 Min % |
Rod & Bar Up to 25mm Dia. & A/F
BS EN 755-2
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Tensile Strength | 415 Min MPa |
Proof Stress | 370 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 140 HB |
Elongation A50 mm | 5 Min % |
Elongation A | 6 Min % |
General Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
Density | 2.82 g/cm³ |
Modulus of Elasticity | 71 GPa |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.045 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/m.K |
Thermal Expansion | 23 x 10-6/K |
Melting Point | 535 °C |
Applications
- High strength aerospace components
- Military vehicles
- Bridges
- Weapons manufacture
- Structural applications
Characteristics
- Machinability of aluminium alloy 2014A is very good.
- Resistance to atmospheric attack is poor especially when exposed to water or salt environments. To protect against atmospheric corrosion in storage, lightly coat with lanolin based protective oil.
- Good hard anodising capability
- Good strength levels after heat treatment
Additional Information
Weldability
| Process | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brazing & Soldering | Not Recommended |
| Oxygen | Not Recommended |
| Inert Gas | Not Recommended |
| Resistance, Spot, Beam | Excellent |
Surface Treatment
| Process | Rating |
|---|---|
| Protective Anodising | Fair |
| Bright Anodising | Unsuitable |
| Hard Anodising | Good |
| Colour Anodising | Fair (Dark colours only) |
| Plating | Very Good |
Corrosion Resistance
- Resistance to atmospheric attack: Poor, especially when exposed to water or salt environments.
- To protect against atmospheric corrosion in storage, lightly coat with Lanolin based protective oil.
