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Aluminium Alloy | BS-L
5L36 Wire / Rivet Stock
Commercial1050A
5L36 - 1050A has excellent characteristic properties: Very good atmospheric corrosion resistance. Very good workability. High thermal and electrical conductivity (preferred alloy 1350). Attractive appearance, high reflectivity. Suitable for decorative anodising. Very good weldability with low mechanical properties.
Chemical Composition
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BS 5L36(1985) Alloy 5L36 |
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|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Other (Each) | 0.03 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.05 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.05 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.05 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.05 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.07 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.25 max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.4 max |
| Aluminium (Al) | 99.5 min |
99.5% min pure Aluminium The wire shall be supplied as drawn. No heat treatmentis required.
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy 5L36 - 1050A is covered by Standard BS EN 5L36 (1985)
Temper Types
The most common tempers for 5L36 - 1050A aluminium wire / rivet stock is as-drawn
Supplied Forms
L36-1050A aluminium is supplied in Wire as rivet stock.
- Wire
Generic Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.59 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 658 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.5 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 69 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 229 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 59.5 % IACS |
Mechanical Properties
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BS 5L36(1985) Wire - |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 110 Min MPa |
The specification covers wire for solid, cold-forged rivets of 99.5% aluminium.
