Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil Description
A high-content aluminum alloy such as alloy number 1050 is sometimes referred to as EC (electrically conduction) at times. Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil contains a minimum of 99.5% aluminum and is more electrically conductive than other 1000 aluminum series alloys. 1050 Aluminum Alloy Foils are preferred in the transformer and switchgear markets, as they offer the most economical conductive alloy in the 1000 series. Although other aluminum items have higher aluminum content, most find those alloys as difficult to source and are exponentially more expensive than the 1350 and 1050 alloys. These two items do have one specific difference in that the chemical composition of 1050 has a slightly higher max on its Silicon content than 1350. It’s a very small difference and they are both present as maximum values, but there is a very small difference that could affect critical applications.
Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil Specification
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Finish:
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Standard Finishes
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Temper:
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Standard Tempers
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Thickness:
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0.0005 to 0.064 in
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Width:
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0.375 to 60 in
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Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil Chemical Properties
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Al
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≥99.5%
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Cu
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≤0.05%
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Fe
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≤0.4%
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Mg
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≤0.05%
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Mn
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≤0.05%
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Si
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≤0.25%
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Ti
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≤0.03%
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V
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≤0.05%
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Zn
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≤0.05%
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Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil Mechanical Properties
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Elongation (Annealed): 1
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39
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Elongation (H12):
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12
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Elongation (H14):
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10
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Elongation (H16):
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8
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Elongation (H18):
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7
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Tensile Strength (Annealed): 2
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11 x 1000 psi
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Tensile Strength (H12):
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14 x 1000 psi
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Tensile Strength (H14):
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16 x 1000 psi
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Tensile Strength (H16):
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19 x 1000 psi
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Tensile Strength (H18):
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23 x 1000 psi
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Yield Strength (Annealed): 3
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4 x 1000 psi
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Yield Strength (H12):
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12 x 1000 psi
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Yield Strength (H14):
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15 x 1000 psi
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Yield Strength (H16):
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18 x 1000 psi
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Yield Strength (H18):
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21 x 1000 psi
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Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil Applications
Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foils are used in the following applications:
Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil FAQs
Q1 What are the key properties of Aluminum Alloy 1050?
The main properties of Aluminum Alloy 1050 include:
- High thermal and electrical conductivity
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Lightweight with good formability
- Reflective surface
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly
Q2 What are the common applications of ALF1461 Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil?
This foil is commonly used in:
- Electrical and thermal insulation
- Heat exchangers and condensers
- Food and beverage packaging
- Decorative purposes
- Chemical processing equipment
Q3 How is Aluminum Alloy 1050 Foil different from other aluminum alloys?
Aluminum Alloy 1050 is known for its high purity (99.5%) compared to other aluminum alloys. This makes it softer and more malleable, but it also provides better corrosion resistance and conductivity. It is preferred in applications where these properties are critical.
