L159 T6 Sheet data sheet

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L159 T6 Sheet

Commercial2014A

Aluminium alloy L159 – 2014A is a high strength sheet and strip specification.
The standard specifying this grade has been superseded by BSEN 2395

Chemical Composition

BS L159(1978) Alloy L159
Chemical Element	% Present
Aluminium (Al)	balance
Other (Each)	0.05 max
Chromium (Cr)	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 L159 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

2014A

Temper Types

The most common temper for L159 aluminium is:

Supplied Forms

L159 aluminium is supplied as Clad Sheet and Strip.

Sheet
Strip

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

Thickness (mm)	Proof Strength (Min)	Tensile Strength (Min)	Elongation % (Min)
Over 0.4 up to & incl. 0.8	370	430	6
Over 0.8 up to & incl.1.6	380	440	7
Over 1.6 up to & incl. 6.0	390	440	7

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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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