L163 T3 Sheet data sheet

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L163 T3 Sheet

Commercial2014A Clad 1050A

Aluminium alloy L163 – 2014A is supplied in sheet and strip form, generally clad with alloy 1050A.

Chemical Composition

BS L163(1978) Alloy L163
Chemical Element	% Present
Aluminium (Al)	balance
Other (Each)	0.05 max
Chromium (Cr)	0.1 max
Nickel (Ni)	0.1 max
Others (Total)	0.15 max
Titanium (Ti)	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 L163 - 2014A has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

2014, AMS 4121

Temper Types

The most common temper for L163 – 2014A aluminium is:

Supplied Forms

L163-2014A aluminium is supplied in Sheet and Strip clad with alloy 1050A.

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)m	Elongation % (Min)
Over 0.4 up to & incl. 0.8	245	385	13
Over 0.8 up to & incl. 1.6	245	385	14
Over 1.6 up to & incl. 6.0	250	390	14

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Last updated 09 January 2014

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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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