3003 h14 aluminum plate is a commonly used aluminum alloy sheet, belonging to the 3000 series of aluminum alloys, the main components of which are aluminum and manganese, with good mechanical properties and processing performance, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. 3003 h14 aluminum plate is usually available in a range of thicknesses between 0.2~500 mm, which can be customized according to specific needs. It is available in a wide range of widths, usually between 20~2650 mm, to meet the needs of various application scenarios.
Below are the main properties and applications of 3003 H14 aluminium plate:
1. Chemical composition
- Main components: aluminum (Al) is about 97.5% - 99%, manganese (Mn) is about 1.0% - 1.5%.
- Other elements: may contain a small amount of silicon (Si), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) and so on.
2. Physical and mechanical properties
- Density: approximately 2.73 g/cm³.
- Tensile strength: usually between 130-210 MPa, the exact value will vary depending on the thickness and processing.
- Yield strength: approximately 110 MPa.
- Elongation: Approximately 20% - 30%, showing good forming ability.
- Hardness: H14 means work-hardened and relatively hard.
3. Characteristics
- Good weldability: 3003 aluminum sheet has good weldability and is suitable for a variety of welding processes.
- Corrosion resistance: the addition of manganese enhances the corrosion resistance of the aluminum alloy, making it suitable for use in wet or corrosive environments.
- Good formability: the alloy is easy to process and form, suitable for stamping, bending and other processes.
Surface treatment: anodizing, plating and other surface treatments are available to enhance aesthetics and corrosion resistance.
4. Application fields
3003 H14 aluminum plate is widely used in the following fields because of its excellent comprehensive performance:
- Chemical equipment: including storage tanks, pipelines and other occasions that require good corrosion resistance.
- Building decoration: used for roofs, walls, internal and external wall decorative panels, ceilings, etc.
- Transportation industry: used for structural and decorative parts of automobile trucks and ships, such as trailers.
- Refrigeration equipment: Utilizing its excellent thermal conductivity, it is suitable for heat sinks or condenser parts in refrigeration devices such as air conditioners and refrigerators.
- Kitchenware and food handling equipment: 3003 H14 aluminum plate is commonly used in the production of kitchenware and food handling equipment, such as cookware and food storage devices, due to its good corrosion resistance and formability.
- Transportation equipment: In transportation equipment, 3003 H14 aluminum plate is often used to make tanks, tanks, silos and other liquid or gas media in the low load parts, such as fuel tanks, gasoline or lubricating oil conduits.
- Power battery shell: Because 3003 H14 aluminum plate has light weight, high strength and good corrosion resistance, it is also commonly used to make the shell of power batteries to meet the requirements for strength and rigidity, while reducing the weight of the battery and improving the range.
5. Processing and treatment
- Heat treatment: 3003 H14 aluminum plate is usually not strengthened by heat treatment, but by cold working to improve strength.
- Surface treatment: Anodizing, spraying and other treatments can be performed to improve appearance and corrosion resistance.
In conclusion, 3003 H14 aluminum plate plays an important role in several industries with its balanced strength, good machinability and corrosion resistance. It is a versatile material that can meet the special needs of different fields.