L168 T6511 Bar data sheet

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L168 T6511 Bar

AerospaceL168 T6511 Commercial2014A

Aluminium alloy L168 - 2014A is a very high mechanical strength alloy used for critical applications and is the most widely used aluminium bar alloy in the aerospace industry.
It has very good machinability and is thus used for the production of complex machined parts.

Chemical Composition

BS L168(1978) Alloy L168
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

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy BS L168 - 2014A has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

2014, AMS4121

Temper Types

The most common tempers for L168 - 2014A aluminium are:

T6
T6510
T6511

Supplied Forms

L168-2014A aluminium is supplied in Bar, Rod and Extruded Sections.

Bar
Extrusions

Generic Physical Properties


Physical Property	Value
Density	2.80 g/cm³
Melting Point	640 °C
Thermal Expansion	22.8 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity	73 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	155 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	40 % IACS

Mechanical Properties

These Mechanical Properties are for bar in the T6511 temper

Diameter	Proof Strength (Min)	Tensile Strenth (Min)	Elongation % (Min)
Up to & incl 2.5	370	415	6
Over 2.5 up to and incl. 10	385	435	6
Over 10 up to and incl. 25	415	460	7
Over 25 up to and incl. 75	440	490	7
Over 75 up to and incl. 100	435	480	7
Over 100 up to and incl. 150	420	465	7
Over 150 up to and incl. 200	390	435	7

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Last updated 14 January 2019

Disclaimer

This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

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