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PRODUCT DATA of AA2014-T4
MaterialAA2014-T4
General InformationThis is a precipitation hardening alloy with good strength after heat treatment
PrecautionsTypical data from the Aluminium Association (AA). Not for design
EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE
Development StatusCommercial Product
Equivalent DesignationsA-U4SG, Al Cu4SiMg, AlCuSiMn, AlCu4SiMn, 3.1255, 26S, AA 2014
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Crystal StructureFace centered cubic (fcc)
Specific Gravity2.8
Magnetic PropertiesNonmagnetic
ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Tensile Modulus73 GPa
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Shear Modulus27.4 GPa
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Ultimate Tensile Strength400 MPa(minimum)
Data quality: Minimum specification data
Proof Stress (0.2%)250 MPa(minimum)
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Elongation12 to 18 %
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Fatigue Limit138 MPa
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Hardness105 HB
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Shear Strength262 MPa
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Electrical Volume Resistivity5.1e-8 ohm.m
Electrical Conductivity34 %IACS
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Thermal Conductivity134 W/m.K
Thermal Expansion Coefficient23 μstrain/°C
Specific Heat0.869 J/g.K
Melting Range507 to 638 °C
RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY
General Corrosion StatusRequires specific corrosion protection
Stress Corrosion StatusLow Resistance to SCC: Table 3
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Bimetallic CorrosionCan be used in a non-controlled environment with: Al+alloys, Cd, Sn-Pb alloys, Sn, Pb
Can be used in a clean room environment with: as above and Mg, Ni, Monel, Inconel, Ni-Mo alloys, 300 series SS, 400 series SS, Ti and Ti alloys, Zn, Be
Needs specific measures: All others
Test: ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 table 5.1
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MachinabilityMachinability is good in the annealed condition, somewhat more difficult in the heat treated conditions
WeldingWelding should be done by inert gas consumable electrode arc method for best results. The alloy is subject to cracking during welding