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2014A T6511 Extrusion

Commercial2014A T6511
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A high strength 4 to 5% Copper alloy produced in extruded bar and profile form, in the fully heat-treated condition (solution heat-treated & artificially aged).Normally stocked in the T6511 condition (stress relieved by controlled stretching) Except for sizes under 10mm diameter and over 203.2mm diameter. (T6 only). Over 203.mm diameter is manufactured to chemical composition Only.
Machinability of aluminium alloy 2014A is very good.
Typical applications of aluminium alloy 2014A are high strength componenets especially for use in the aerospace and defence industries.

Chemical Composition

BS EN 573-3:2009
Alloy 2014
Chemical Element % Present
Aluminium (Al) balance
Other (Each) 0.05 max
Chromium (Cr) 0.1 max
Nickel (Ni) 0.1 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.15 max
Others (Total) 0.15 max
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) 0.2 max
Zinc (Zn) 0.25 max
Iron (Fe) 0.5 max
Magnesium (Mg) 0.2 - 0.8
Silicon (Si) 0.5 - 0.9
Manganese (Mn) 0.4 - 1.2
Copper (Cu) 3.9 - 5

Temper Types

This datasheet relates to temper T6511. The most common temper for aluminium alloy 2014A are:

  • T6
  • T3
  • T6511
  • T651

Supplied Forms

Round Bar is stocked in the range 1/2inch to 10inch diameter. Plate is stokced in thicknesses 1/2inch to 4 inch.

  • Bar
  • Plate

Generic Physical Properties

Physical Property Value
Density 2.82 g/cm³
Modulus of Elasticity 71 GPa
Electrical Resistivity 0.045 x10^-6 Ω .m
Thermal Conductivity 138 W/m.K
Thermal Expansion 23 x10^-6 /K
Melting Point 535 °C

Mechanical Properties

BS EN 755-2:2008
Rod & Bar - Up to 25mm Dia. & A/F
Mechanical Property Value
Tensile Strength 415 Min MPa
Proof Stress 370 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A50 mm 5 Min %
Elongation A 6 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Bar - 25mm to 75mm Dia. & A/F
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 415 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 460 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 7 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Bar - 75mm to 150mm Dia. & A/F
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 420 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 465 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 7 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Bar - 150mm to 200mm Dia. & A/F
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 350 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 430 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 6 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Tube - Up to 10mm Wall Thickness
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 370 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 415 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 7 Min %
Elongation A50 mm 5 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Tube - 10mm to 40mm Wall Thickness
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 400 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 450 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm 4 Min %
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 6 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Profile - Up to 25mm Wall Thickness
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 370 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 415 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm 5 Min %
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 7 Min %
BS EN 755-2:2008
Profile - 25mm to 75mm Wall Thickness
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 415 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 460 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell 140 HB
Elongation A 7 Min %

Properties above are for material in the T6511 condition.

Corrosion Resistance

Resistance to atmospheric attack:

Poor, especially when exposed to water or salt

Environments.

To protect against atmospheric corrosion

in storage, lightly coat with Lanolin based protective

Oil.

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Weldability

Brazing & Soldering - Not recommended

Oxygen - Not recommended

Inert Gas - Not recommended

Resistance, Spot, Beam - Excellent

Surface Treatment

Anodising

- Protective - Fair

- Bright - Unsuitable

- Hard - Good

- Colour - Fair (Dark colour only)

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Plating

- Very Good