Aluminum alloy 3105 is essentially a 98% aluminum alloy with minor additions to increase strength over that of alloy 1100 and 3003. It is not hardenable by heat treatment and it has good corrosion resistance, formability and weldability. Typical applications include general sheet metal work requiring greater strength than is provided by 1000 series aluminum alloys, residential siding, mobile homes and sign making.
Chenmicial Composition | ||||
Silicon | 0.6 | |||
Iron | 0.7 | |||
Copper | 0.3 | |||
Manganese | 0.30-0.8 | |||
Magnesium | 0.20-0.8 | |||
Chromium | 0.2 | |||
Zinc | 0.4 | |||
Titanium | 0.1 | |||
Aluminum | balance | |||
Other Elements (each) | 0.05 | |||
Other Elements (total) | 0.15 | |||
Mechanical Properties | ||||
Mechanical property requirements for strain hardened H12 temper (¼ hard) as specified in ASTM B209 and ASME SB209 | ||||
Thickness (inch) | Yield Strength Min. (ksi) | Tensile Strength (ksi) | Elongation (%) | |
Min. | Max. |
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0.017 – 0.019 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 1 |
0.020 – 0.031 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 1 |
0.032 – 0.050 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 2 |
0.051 – 0.080 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 3 |
Mechanical property requirements for strain hardened H14 temper (½ hard) as specified in ASTM B209 and ASME SB209 | ||||
Thickness (inch) | Yield Strength Min. (ksi) | Tensile Strength (ksi) | Elongation (%) | |
Min. | Max. |
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0.017 – 0.019 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 1 |
0.020 – 0.031 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 1 |
0.032 – 0.050 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 2 |
0.051 – 0.080 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 2 |
Physical Properties | ||||
Property | 3105 Data | |||
Density, lb/in3 | 0.0983 | |||
Modulus of Elasticity, psi | 10.0 x 106 | |||
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 68-212˚F, /˚F | 12.1 x 10-6 | |||
Thermal Conductivity, Btu/ft hr ˚F | 99 | |||
Specific Heat, Btu/lb ˚F | 0.214 | |||
Electrical Resistivity, Microohm-in | 1.504 | |||
Aluminium / Aluminum 3105 alloy is used in sheet metal work. It is also used in manufacturing mobile homes, residential siding, and rain carrying goods.