FORMODAL® BM-400: Premium Aluminium Rolled Plate for High-Performance Applications
Aluminium rolled plate, The mechanical properties are investigated in T851, T852 condition
Properties
General
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Density | 23.0 °C | 2.84 g/cm³ |
Surface roughness | 0.4 μm |
Dimension
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
Thickness | 100 - 700 mm |
Mechanical
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 23.0 °C | 73.8 GPa |
Elongation A50 | 23.0 °C | 1.5 - 7.7 % |
Hardness, HBW | 23.0 °C | 130 [-] |
Tensile strength | 23.0 °C | 399 - 457 MPa |
Yield strength | 23.0 °C | 305 - 353 MPa |
Thermal
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 100.0 °C | 2.25E-5 1/K | Mean values between 20°C and the mentioned temperature |
Specific heat capacity | 23.0 °C | 864 J/(kg·K) | |
Thermal conductivity | 23.0 °C | 130 W/(m·K) |
Electrical
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Electrical conductivity | 23.0 °C | 1.74E+7 S/m |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aluminium | Balance | ||
Chromium | 0.05 % | ||
Copper | 5.8 - 6.8 % | ||
Iron | 0.4 % | ||
Magnesium | 0.1 % | ||
Manganese | 0.2 - 0.4 % | ||
Other | 0.15 % | Total | |
Silicon | 0.3 % | ||
Titanium | 0.02 - 0.1 % | ||
Zinc | 0.1 % | ||
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anodizing | good | |
| Application areas | Tool making, mould making and model making; Blow moulds and injection moulds; Laminating tools; Moulds for elastomer materials; Moulds and heat-stressed parts; Moulds with welded construction; Refrigeration technology | |
| Corrosion properties | moderate | |
| Dimensional stability | good | |
| General machinability | very good | |
| Soldering general | not recommended | |
| Welding | WIG: good, MIG: good, Resistance welding: good | |
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