Aluminium 1050

Scope

Aluminium 1050 is a popular grade of aluminium for general sheet metal work where moderate strength is required. Alloy 1050 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective finish.

Application

This material is used for chemical process plant equipment, pyrotechnic powder, lamp reflectors, food industry containers, cable sheathing and architectural flashings.

Supplied Forms

Shate
Plain sheet
Plain sheet with a PVC coating on one side
Stucco sheet
Stucco sheet with a PVC coating on one side

We can supply aluminium in various forms for various applications. Common aluminium forms available in our collection include:

Channels

Aluminium channels are commonly used in general fabrication work and lighter construction projects. We stock an extensive range of aluminium channels available in various incremental sizes to suit vast engineering requirements.

Our aluminium U-sections and angles feature in various applications including aerospace, architecture, framework, tracking, automotive, and structural.

Plate

Aluminium plates are designed for heavy duty applications and features in various industries including aerospace, military, rail and marine. Aluminium plate offers various benefits including strength, lightness and superior resistance to corrosive atmospheres.

We can supply aluminium plant in various grades and specifications and the standards aluminium grades.

Aluminium bar

We supply aluminium round bar in close incremental sizes making it easy to choose the right size of aluminium bar based on your application. Aluminium bar is one of the most popular aluminium products offering exceptional qualities and properties.

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 1050 also corresponds to: AA1050A, S1B and A91050.

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 1050 aluminium are: H14 - Work hardened by rolling to half hard, not annealed after rolling.

Fabrication

Solderability: Excellent
Weldability - Gas: Excellent
Weldability - Arc: Excellent
Weldability - Resistance: Excellent
Brazability: Excellent
Workability - Cold: Excellent
Machinability: Poor

Welding

When welding 1050 to itself or an alloy from the same sub-group the recommended filler wire is 1100. For welding to alloys 5083 and 5086 or alloys from the 7XXX series, the recommended wire is 5356. For other alloys use 4043 filler wire.

Chemical Compositions

Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.0 - 0.05
Iron (Fe)	0.0 - 0.40
Copper (Cu)	0.0 - 0.05
Magnesium (Mg)	0.0 - 0.05
Silicon (Si)	0.0 - 0.25
Zinc (Zn)	0.0 - 0.07
Titanium (Ti)	0.0 - 0.05
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Chemical Compositions

Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.0 - 0.05
Iron (Fe)	0.0 - 0.40
Copper (Cu)	0.0 - 0.05
Magnesium (Mg)	0.0 - 0.05
Silicon (Si)	0.0 - 0.25
Zinc (Zn)	0.0 - 0.07
Titanium (Ti)	0.0 - 0.05
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Mechanical properties at room temperature

Property	Value
Proof Strength	85 MPa
Tensile Strength	100 MPa
Elongation	12%
Shear Strength	60 MPa
Hardness Vickers	30 HV

Mechanical properties at room temperature

Property	Value
Proof Strength	85 MPa
Tensile Strength	100 MPa
Elongation	12%
Shear Strength	60 MPa
Hardness Vickers	30 HV

Reference data for some physical properties (for guidance only)

Property	Value
Density	2.71 Kg/m³
Melting Point	650 °C
Thermal Expansion	24 x 10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity	71 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	222W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	0.0282 x 10^-6 Ω .m

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thyssenkrupp Materials (UK) Ltd
Cox’s Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 5QU

Important Note

Information given in this data sheet about the condition or usability of materials respectively products are no warranty for their properties, but act as a description. The information, we give on for advice, comply to the experiences of the manufacturer as well as our own. We cannot give warranty for the results of processing and application of the products.