Aluminum is an important metal material widely used in various fields. In different application scenarios, the grades of aluminum are also different. This article will introduce and analyze aluminum grades from the following six aspects.
1. Classification of aluminum
Aluminum grades can be classified according to their composition. Common aluminum alloys include 2000 series, 3000 series, 5000 series, 6000 series, 7000 series, etc. Each series has different grades representing different alloy compositions.
The following are the classifications of aluminum:
2000 Series: Aluminum-copper alloy, with good strength and corrosion resistance, widely used in the aerospace field.
3000 series: Aluminum-manganese alloy, which has good strength and processing properties and is widely used in manufacturing containers and cans.
5000 series: Aluminum-magnesium alloy, which has good strength and corrosion resistance and is widely used in manufacturing automobiles and ships.
6000 series: Aluminum-silicon-magnesium alloy, which has good strength and corrosion resistance and is widely used in construction and shipbuilding.
7000 Series: Aluminum-zinc alloy, which has good strength and corrosion resistance and is widely used in the aerospace field.
2. Hardness of aluminum
Aluminum grades can also be classified according to their hardness. Aluminum alloy grades with higher hardness include 2024, 7075, etc. Aluminum alloy grades with lower hardness include 1100, 3003, etc.