Aluminum 1100
Material Data Sheet
The aluminum 1100 alloy is a pure aluminum alloy with excellent forming characteristics. Aluminum 1100 alloy has excellent machinability especially when the alloy is machined in hard temper. Aluminum 1100 is among the softest aluminum alloy, and it is not to be used for high-strength or high-pressure applications.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum, Al | 99.00 |
| Silcon(Si) + Iron(Fe) | ≤ 0.95 |
| Copper, Cu | ≤ 0.20% |
| Zinc, Zn | ≤ 0.10 |
| Manganese, Mn | ≤ 0.50 |
| Beryllium, Be | ≤ 0.0008 |
Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.71 g/cc | 0.0979 lb/in³ |
| Melting Point | 643 – 657.2 °C | 1190 – 1215 °F |
Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Brinell | 23 | 23 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 89.6 MPa | 13000 psi |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 34.0 MPa | 4930 psi |
| Elongation at Break | 15 – 28% | 15 – 28% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 68.9 GPa | 103000 ksi |
| Ultimate Bearing Strength | 159 MPa | 23100 psi |
| Bearing Yield Strength | 55.0 MPa | 7980 psi |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 89.6 MPa | 13000 psi |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Fatigue Strength | 34.5 MPa | 5000 psi |
| Shear Modulus | 26.0 MPa | 3770 psi |
| Shear Strength | 62.1 MPa | 9000 psi |
Thermal Properties
| Properties | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Heat of Fusion | 390 J/g | 168 BTU/lb |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.904 J/g-°C | 0.216 BTU/lb-°F |
| Thermal Conductivity | 222 W/m-K | 1540 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
Applications
Aluminum 1100 is used in the following application areas:
- Fin Stock
- Heat Exchanger Fins
- Spun Hollowware
- Cooking Utensils
- Rivets
