Composition, Properties and Typical Uses of Aluminum Alloy 3003

The alloying element of 3003 is manganese, which has excellent forming processing properties, high corrosion resistance, good weldability and electrical conductivity, and strength higher than 1100. Widely used in kitchen utensils, food and chemical product processing and storage devices, tanks for transporting liquid products, tanks, various pressure vessels and pipes processed with thin plates, heat exchangers, rivets, welding wire, washing machine cylinders, etc. Chemical Composition Limits wt% Cu Si Fe Mn Mg Zn Cr Ti Pb.Bi Al 0.05-0.2 0.6 0.7 1.0-1.5 / 0.1 / / / margin Typical Alloy 3003-H14 Mechanical and Physical Properties (Typical Mechanical & Physical Properties) Weldability Machinability Corrosion resistance Conductivity 20°C (68?) (%IACS) density (20°C)(g/cm3) well not good well 50-55 2.73 tensile strength (25°C MPa) Yield strength (25°C MPa) hardness 500kg force 10mm ball Elongation rate 1.6mm (1/16in) thickness Large shear stress MPa 150 145 40 8-16 95