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Formula: Al
Form: Powder
Material: Aluminum
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
Commodity: Metals
Hazard Pictogram:
GHS02, GHS09
Aluminum Powder is widely used in scientific research and industrial applications, particularly in materials science, lab-scale energy concepts, and selective additive manufacturing. Its fine particle size and high surface area make it ideal for studies on combustion, catalysis, and nanocomposites. aluminum powder is integral to the development of metal-filled 3D printing filaments and is also used in pyrotechnics due to its reactivity and heat release properties. In hydrogen generation research laboratories, it is used to facilitate controlled oxidation reactions. This material is also commonly employed in producing lightweight, high-strength alloys for aerospace and automotive applications. Its role in enhancing material properties and performance makes it a key component in various research and development fields.
Flammable
Hazardous to the environment
Tolerances
Powder
| Mean Particle Size | Nominal | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Maximum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Maximum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D10 | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D50 | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D90 | Nominal |
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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