Related Specifications
Aluminium alloy BS L102 - 2014A is covered by standard BS EN 2L102 (1971).
Temper Types
The most common tempers for L102 - 2014A aluminium are:
- T4511
 - T4
 - T6
 
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy L102
BS L102 (1971)
| Chemical Element | % Present | 
|---|---|
Copper (Cu)  | 3.90 - 5.00  | 
Chromium (Cr)  | 0.00 - 0.10  | 
Iron (Fe)  | 0.00 - 0.50  | 
Magnesium (Mg)  | 0.20 - 0.80  | 
Manganese (Mn)  | 0.40 - 1.20  | 
Nickel (Ni)  | 0.00 - 0.20  | 
Lead (Pb)  | 0.00 - 0.05  | 
Silicon (Si)  | 0.50 - 0.90  | 
Tin (Sn)  | 0.00 - 0.05  | 
Zinc (Zn)  | 0.00 - 0.20  | 
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr)  | 0.00 - 0.20  | 
Aluminium (Al)  | Balance  | 
Mechanical Properties
Alloy L102 - Mechanical Properties of T4511 temper at various diameters
BS L102 (1971)
| Mechanical Property | Value | 
|---|---|
<10mm Proof Stress  | 235 Min  | 
< 10mm Tensile Strength  | 370 Min  | 
< 10mm Elongation  | 11% Min  | 
10mm - 20mm Proof Stress  | 260 Min  | 
10mm - 20mm Tensile Strength  | 400 Min  | 
10mm - 20mm Elongation  | 11% Min  | 
20mm - 75mm Proof Stress  | 270 Min  | 
20mm - 75mm Tensile Strength  | 410 Min  | 
20mm - 75mm Elongation  | 14% min  | 
75mm - 150mm Proof Stress  | 260 Min  | 
75mm - 150mm Tensile Strength  | 400 Min  | 
75mm - 150mm Elongation  | 12% Min  | 
150mm - 200mm Proof Stress  | 230 Min  | 
150mm - 200mm Tensile Strength  | 370 Min  | 
150mm - 200mm Elongation  | 8% min  | 
General Physical Properties
Alloy L102
BS L102 (1971)
| Physical Property | Value | 
|---|---|
Density  | 2800 g/cm³  | 
Melting Point  | 640 °C  | 
Thermal Expansion  | 22.8 x 10-6/K  | 
Modulus of Elasticity  | 73000 GPa  | 
Thermal Conductivity  | 134 W/m.K  | 
Applications
- High strength structural components
 - Aircraft (e.g. fittings and wheels)
 - Military vehicles & bridges
 - Forgings for trucks and machinery (hydraulic etc)
 - Weapons manufacture
 - Structural applications
 
Characteristics
- Heat treatable alloy
 - High mechanical strength slightly higher than 2011 and 2017A
 

