1050 Aluminum
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
1050 (EN AW-1050A) is a high-purity commercial wrought aluminum alloy (minimum 99.50% Al) providing excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance, exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity, and high ductility for chemical process equipment, food containers, and architectural flashing.
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPRIMARY | 1050 | Aluminum Association | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| UNS | A91050 | Unified Numbering System | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| EN | EN AW-1050A | European Standard | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| ISO | Al99.5 | International Organization for Standardization | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1050A | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| EN AW-1050A | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | EN 485-2 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Sheet, strip and plate - Part 2: Mechanical propertiesPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Sheet | Specification Reference |
| CEN | EN 573-3 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - Part 3: Chemical composition and form of productsPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION | Specification Reference |
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | Fe | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.40 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Silicon | Si | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.25 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Copper | Cu | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.05 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.05 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Magnesium | Mg | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.05 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.07 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Titanium | Ti | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.05 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Each | OE | 0 | EACH | ≤ 0.03 each | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Aluminum | Al | 0 | REMAINDER | Remainder | wt% | Balance aluminum (99.50% minimum)Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | 2.71 g/cm³ | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 24 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 24.0 µm/(m·K) | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED | |
| Solidus Temperature | 650 °C | TYPICAL | 650 °C | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 222 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 222 W/(m·K) | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers
Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | O TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 20 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: 65–95 MPa (RANGE)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 29 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm | 0.2mm to 6.0mm | 65–95 MPa | ≥ 20 MPa | ≥ 29 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Sheet | H14 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 85 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties H14 Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: 105–145 MPa (RANGE)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties H14 Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 6 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties H14 Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm | 0.2mm to 6.0mm | 105–145 MPa | ≥ 85 MPa | ≥ 6 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Sheet | O TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 20 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Hardness O Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm | 0.2mm to 6.0mm | — | — | — | — | — | 20 HB | VERIFIED |
| Sheet | H14 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 34 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-1050 Hardness H14 Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm | 0.2mm to 6.0mm | — | — | — | — | — | 34 HB | VERIFIED |
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Chemical Composition EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Physical Properties DENSITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Physical Properties ELASTIC_MODULUS. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Physical Properties THERMAL_EXPANSION. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Physical Properties SOLIDUS_TEMPERATURE. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Physical Properties THERMAL_CONDUCTIVITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Mechanical Properties H14 Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Hardness O Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Hardness H14 Sheet 0.2mm to 6.0mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Designation AA 1050. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Designation UNS A91050. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Designation EN EN AW-1050A. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Designation ISO Al99.5. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Specification EN 485-2. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-1050 Specification EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.