Aluminum Science and Technology
Aluminum Alloy Nomenclature and Temper Designations[1]
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Published:2018
Abstract
Commercial aluminum alloys are classified based on how they are made and what they contain. This article describes the ANSI H35.1 designation system, which is widely used to classify wrought and cast aluminum alloys. The ANSI standard uses a four-digit numbering system to identify alloying elements, compositional modifications, purity levels, and product types. It also uses a multicharacter code to convey process-related details on heat treating, hardening, cooling, cold working, and other stabilization treatments. The article includes several large tables that provide extensive information on aluminum alloy and temper designations and how they correspond to critical mechanical properties as...
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Member Sign InJohn Weritz, Aluminum Alloy Nomenclature and Temper Designations, Aluminum Science and Technology, Vol 2A, ASM Handbook, Edited By Kevin Anderson, John Weritz, J. Gilbert Kaufman, ASM International, 2018, p 3–30, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v02a.a0006482
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