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Aluminium/Magnesium/Silicon ( Al98/Mg 1/Si 0.6 )

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General Description:  

Medium strength, low weight alloys. Although not as strong as Aluminium/Copper/Magnesium alloys, these alloys have good formability, weldability, machineability and corrosion resistance. Uses include architectural applications, bicycle frames, bridge railings and welded structures.

   

Electrical Properties

Electrical resistivity ( µOhmcm ) 3.4-3.8
Temperature coefficient ( K-1 ) 0.0030

Mechanical Properties

Elongation at break ( % ) <20
Hardness - Brinell 10-100
Izod impact strength ( J m-1 ) 27-34
Modulus of elasticity ( GPa ) 70
Shear strength ( MPa ) 160-200
Tensile strength ( MPa ) 150-430

Physical Properties

Density ( g cm-3 ) 2.69

Thermal Properties

Coefficient of thermal expansion @20-100C ( x10-6 K-1 ) 23.0
Thermal conductivity @23C ( W m-1 K-1 ) 180-193

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