L93 (AMS 4029) Plate data sheet

Aluminium Alloy | BS-L

L93 (AMS 4029) Plate

Commercial2014A

Applications:
High strength structural components for aircraft , military vehicles and bridges, weapons manufacture, structural applications.

Characteristics:
Heat treatable alloy. High mechanical strength slightly higher than 2011 and 2017A.

Chemical Composition

BS 2L93(1971) Alloy L93
Chemical Element	% Present
Aluminium (Al)	balance
Tin (Sn)	0.05 max
Lead (Pb)	0.05 max
Chromium (Cr)	0.1 max
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr)	0.2 max
Zinc (Zn)	0.2 max
Nickel (Ni)	0.2 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 L93 - 2014A is covered by Standard BS EN 2100 and has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

2014 / 2014A AMS 4029

Temper Types

The most common tempers for L93 - 2014A aluminium are:

T4
T6
T651

Supplied Forms

L93-2014A aluminium is supplied in Plate

Plate

Generic Physical Properties


Physical Property	Value
Density	2800 g/cm³
Melting Point	640 °C
Thermal Expansion	22.8 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity	73000 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	134 - 135 W/m.K

Mechanical Properties

These Mechanical Properties apply to plate in the T651 temper

Thickness (mm)	Proof strength (Min)	Tensile Strength (Min)	Elongation % (Min)
Over 6 up to & incl. 12.5	410	460	7
Over 12.5 up to & incl. 25	410	460	6
Over 25 up to & incl. 40	400	450	5
Over 40up to & incl. 63	390	430	5
Over 63 up to & incl. 90	390	430	4
Over 90 up to & incl. 115	370	420	4
Over 115 up to & incl.140	350	410	4

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Last updated 09 January 2014

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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