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Aluminum Disk
Available Configurations
Properties common to all products in this list
| Purity | Thickness | Diameter | Temper Options | Surface Finish Options | Other Grades Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% to 99.9999% | 0.005mm to 2mm | 4mm to 69mm | Annealed, Hard, Half Hard, As Rolled | Polished on both sides | Al 1050, Al 1070, Al 1200, Al 2219, Al 5083, Al 5754, Al 6061, Al 7075 |
Need custom configurations? Please contact our Technical Solutions team.
Key Features
High-purity aluminum possesses a combination of material characteristics that make it particularly well suited for research, energy storage, electronics, and precision industrial applications:
High Purity (up to 6N)
Manufactured with ultra-pure aluminum to minimise impurities that can interfere with performance. This makes it ideal for sensitive applications in research, electronics, and precision manufacturing.
Excellent Electrical and Thermal Conductivity
Offers high conductivity while remaining lightweight, making it ideal for use in batteries, heat sinks, flexible circuits, and other systems requiring efficient energy or heat transfer.
Vacuum and Cleanroom Compatible
Designed for low outgassing and free from oils or residues, making it well-suited for ultra-high vacuum environments, cleanroom operations, and scientific instrumentation.
Highly Reflective Surface
Naturally reflective, the foil is excellent for thermal insulation, light management, and optical setups in aerospace, laboratory, or industrial applications.
Corrosion and Chemical Resistance
Forms a stable oxide layer that protects against oxidation, moisture, and many chemicals, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding environments.
Clean Packaging and Verified Quality
Each material is packaged in a controlled environment and delivered with full documentation on purity and material properties, ensuring traceability and consistency for technical and industrial use.
Industrial Applications
High-purity aluminum is indispensable across modern industries due to its exceptional combination of conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance, and lightweight form:
- ✦ Thermal Insulation and Energy Efficiency
- Aluminum is widely used in construction and HVAC systems as a radiant barrier and vapour seal. It reflects heat, improves insulation performance, and reduces energy consumption in buildings and industrial facilities.
- ✦ Automotive and Aerospace Heat Management
- In vehicles and aircraft, aluminum acts as a lightweight heat shield. It is used to manage high temperatures in engine compartments, battery packs, and exhaust systems, helping protect sensitive components and improve thermal control.
- ✦ Electromagnetic Shielding and Electrical Applications
- Aluminum provides effective shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and static discharge. It is commonly used in cable wraps, enclosures, and circuit board layers to ensure signal integrity in electronic systems.
- ✦ Battery and Energy Storage Technologies
- High-purity aluminum is a key material in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, where it serves as a current collector. Its high conductivity, low weight, and corrosion resistance support efficient energy transfer and long-term performance.
- ✦ Flexible Packaging and Pharmaceutical Use
- Due to its strong barrier properties against moisture, light, and contaminants, aluminum is ideal for food and medical packaging. It ensures product integrity, extends shelf life, and meets hygiene and safety standards.
- ✦ Nanotechnology and Precision Manufacturing
- High-purity aluminum is essential in the production of nanoporous templates and microstructured components. It is used in nanofabrication processes — including anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template production — to create advanced structures for electronics, optics, and sensors.
- ✦ Surface Coatings and Advanced Materials
- The smooth, reactive surface of aluminum foil makes it suitable for specialty coatings and surface treatments. It is used in thermal control films, hydrophobic surfaces, and engineered laminates for technical applications.
Synonyms
Material 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 ) | 6/ 190 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 18.8 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 5.99 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 3/ 28.4 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 5/ 154 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 4/ 120 |
| 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 ) | 50-90 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 130-195 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | Oct-35 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 110-170 |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 2.67@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 |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 2467 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 2.7@20°C |
| 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 |
Tolerances
| Thickness | <0.01mm | ±25% |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.01mm - 0.05mm | ±15% |
| Thickness | >0.05mm | ±10% |
| Diameter | ±0.5mm |