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2017 Aluminum Balls - Ø 3mm Q100
2017 Aluminum Balls are high-strength, copper-containing aluminum alloy spheres, engineered for mechanical durability, corrosion resistance, and excellent performance under load-bearing conditions. Their composition provides superior hardness and wear resistance while maintaining a favorable strength-to-weight ratio. These balls are widely used in aerospace, petrochemical, and mechanical engineering sectors for applications requiring precision, lightweight design, and resistance to environmental degradation. Specific uses include bearing elements in specialized rotary systems, sealing media in fluid control devices, and sacrificial or dissolvable components in temporary high-pressure sealing operations. In research and innovation, 2017 aluminum balls serve as prototypes for advanced ball valve designs, testing platforms for wear resistance in dynamic systems, and custom-engineered kinetic components. Their balance of machinability, mechanical performance, and resistance to environmental stress ensures ongoing relevance in cutting-edge industrial and scientific contexts.
Grade: 2017
Formula: Al
Percentage Purity: 95.2%
Diameter: 3mm
Quantity: 100 Pcs
Sphericity: 5.08µm
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
UOM Code: 958-254-03
Formula: Al
Percentage Purity: 95.2%
Diameter: 3mm
Quantity: 100 Pcs
Sphericity: 5.08µm
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
UOM Code: 958-254-03
SKU: 1000017247
Product Code: AL00-SP-000130
Tolerances
Ball/Sphere
| Diameter | Standard | ±5% |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Precision | See Item |
Tolerances
Ball/Sphere
| Diameter | Standard | ±5% |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Precision | See Item |
$312.00
each
No Minimum order
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Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 13 |
| Crystal structure | Face centred cubic |
| Electronic structure | Ne 3s² 3p¹ |
| Valences shown | 3 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 26.98154 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 0.232 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 4.2 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.143 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 4/ 120 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 5/ 154 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 6/ 190 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 5.99 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 3/ 28.4 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 18.8 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Material condition | Soft |
| Material condition | Hard |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.345 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.345 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 75.2 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 75.2 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 70.6 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 70.6 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 21 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 35-48 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 130-195 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 50-90 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 110-170 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | Oct-35 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 2.67@20@20°C |
| Superconductivity critical temperature( K ) | 1.175 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0045@0-100°C |
| Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) | 0.42 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 2467 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 2.7@20°C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 660.4 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 10800 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 388 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 900@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 237@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 23.5@0-100°C |
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