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Grade: Metal Matrix Composite
Formula: Al81/SiC15/Li 2/Cu 1.2/Mg 0.8
Form: Tube
Material: Aluminum/Lithium
Commodity: Composites
Wall Thickness:
1mm
Inside Diameter:
22mm
Outside Diameter:
24mm
Reinforced With:
Silicon Carbide Particles
Hazard Pictogram:
GHS07
Goodfellow offers Metal Matrix Composite Aluminum/Lithium Tube as part of its range of high-performance composite tubing. This tubing has high specific stiffness and strength compared to conventional aluminum tubes. There are 8 size variations available. Potential applications for this tubing include aerospace structures, space launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft brakes and sports good where weight savings are critical.
Health hazard/Hazardous to the ozone layer
Tolerances
Tube
| Outside Diameter | =<2mm | ±10% |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Diameter | =<5mm | ±10% |
| Outside Diameter | >5mm | ±10% |
| Wall Thickness | ±20% |
Material Properties for Composites
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break( % ) | 2.3 |
| Volume fraction of SiC( % ) | 13 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 100 |
| Tensile strength - longitudinal( MPa ) | 550 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 500 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 2.62 |