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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
