Aluminum 2014
Material Data Sheet
This alloy ranks among the strongest heat treatable products available. It combines excellent strength with good machinability. Aluminum 2014 is one of the easiest aluminum alloys to weld and it performs well with arc and resistance welding methods. However, its corrosion resistance is limited. When exposure to the elements is anticipated, alloy 2014 should be clad with pure aluminum or painted for protection. Alloy 2014 is an excellent forging alloy for aircraft parts such as landing gears and hydraulic cylinders.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 93.5 |
| Copper, Cu | 4.4 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.8 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.5 |
| Cromium, Cr | ≤0.10 |
| Manganese, Mn | ≤0.6 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.8 g/cm3 | 0.1018 lbs/in3 |
| Melting Point | 510°C | 950°F |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Brinell | 105 | 105 |
| Hardness, Knoop | 132 | 132 |
| Hardness, Rockwell A | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 67 | 67 |
| Hardness, Vickers | 118 | 118 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 427 MPa | 62000 psi |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 290 MPa | 42000 psi |
| Elongation at Break | 20% | 20% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 72.4 GPa | 10500 ksi |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Fatigue Strength | 262 MPa | 38000 psi |
| Shear Modulus | 28 GPa | 4060 ksi |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear 68°F | 23 µm/m-°C | 12.8 µin/in-°F |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.88 J/g-°C | 930 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
| Thermal Conductivity | 134 W/m-K | 930 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
Aluminum 2014 is used in the following application areas:
- Landing Gears
- Hydraulic Cylinders
Key Words: Aluminum 2014-T4; UNS A92014; ISO AlCu4SiMg; BS H15 (UK); CSA CS41N (Canada); AA2014-T4, Aluminum 2014-T451; DIN AlCuSiMn; NF A-U4SG (France); AA2014-T451
