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Grade: 5056
Formula: Al
Form: Mesh/Gauze
Material: Aluminum
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
Commodity: Metals
Thickness:
0.2mm
Weave:
Twill
Open Area:
27%
Nominal Aperture:
0.11mm
Wires/Inch:
120x120
Wire Diameter:
0.1mm
5056 Aluminum Twill Gauze is a versatile product in Goodfellow's range of metal gauzes. With 9 variations, this aluminum alloy gauze offers properties such as good corrosion resistance and weldability. Applications of 5056 Aluminum Twill Gauze include filtration, shielding, and as a reinforcement material in composite structures in the automotive and aerospace industries. The range of mesh sizes and wire diameters available make this an adaptable gauze for uses requiring strength, chemical resistance, or high-temperature stability.
Tolerances
Mesh/Gauze
| Linear dimension | <100mm | ±1mm |
|---|---|---|
| Linear dimension | >=100mm | +2% / -1% |
| Wire Diameter | Woven | ±10% |
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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