3000 Series Alloy Aluminum Coil

3000 series alloy aluminum coil refers to a class of aluminum alloy materials with aluminum as the main component and manganese (Mn) added as the main alloying element. These aluminum alloys have good corrosion resistance, high strength and good machinability. This series of alloy aluminum coil is commonly used in applications requiring good corrosion resistance and high strength, and is particularly well suited for products that require forming processes such as bending, stretching or deep drawing.

Below are some of the key properties and applications of the 3000 series aluminum alloy coils:

– Primary Alloying Element: Manganese (Mn). Manganese is typically added in amounts ranging from 1% to 1.5%, which gives the 3000 series alloys good corrosion resistance and some strength.

– Common grades:

3003 aluminum coil: This is the most commonly used 3000 series aluminum alloy with good formability, weldability and corrosion resistance for general purpose applications.

3105 aluminum coil : It has good rust resistance and is commonly used in construction materials, beverage can lids, etc.

3004 aluminum coil : Slightly stronger than 3003, commonly used in the manufacture of tanks, building curtain walls and so on.

– Mechanical Properties: The strength of 3000 series aluminum alloys is generally higher than that of pure aluminum (1000 series), but lower than that of 5000 and 6000 series aluminum alloy. They have good formability and moderate weldability.

– Corrosion Resistance: Due to the presence of manganese, these aluminum alloys have excellent corrosion resistance, especially in wet environments.

– Machinability: 3000 series alloy aluminum coils are easy to machine and can be subjected to a wide range of machining operations such as stamping, stretching and bending.

Application areas of 3000 series alloy aluminum coil are:

– Construction: for roofing, wall panels, ceilings and drains.

– Packaging: for food and beverage packaging such as cans and lids.

– Electrical: for housings and internal parts of household appliances.

– Automotive: Used for automotive fuel tanks, radiators and other components.

Overall, 3000 series alloy aluminum coil are widely used in many industries due to their good overall performance and relatively low cost. These alloy aluminum coils are widely used in a variety of industries such as construction, transportation, packaging (e.g. beverage cans), electronics and electrical appliances. In addition, this series of alloys is easy to recycle and meets the requirements of environmental protection.