1100 aluminum alloy belongs to the pure aluminum series (99% aluminum content), with excellent workability, corrosion resistance, and formability. The H16 temper is one of the heat treatment states of 1100 aluminum alloy, which results from cold working. Through cold working, the strength of the alloy is improved, while still maintaining its good ductility and formability.
Formability
Due to its excellent ductility and formability, 1100 H16 aluminum is ideal for deep drawing and complex forming processes. It performs well in processes such as stretching, rolling, and bending, and can be shaped into intricate forms.
Strength
The strength of 1100 H16 aluminum is between the annealed (O) state and the full hard (H18) state of 1100 aluminum. Specifically, its tensile strength is about three times that of the annealed state, approaching the full hard state, but it still retains better ductility. This strength makes it suitable for applications requiring moderate strength without the need for extreme strength.
Corrosion Resistance
As a pure aluminum alloy, 1100 H16 aluminum has excellent corrosion resistance. It can be used in various environments, especially when exposed to air, moisture, or certain acidic media, where it demonstrates good resistance to corrosion.
Machinability
1100 H16 aluminum can be easily machined, welded, and surface-treated. It is easy to weld and forms a uniform surface during anodizing.
Light Weight
Due to the inherent properties of aluminum, 1100 H16 aluminum alloy is lightweight, making it suitable for applications where weight reduction is a priority.
Cookware
The excellent formability of 1100 H16 aluminum makes it an ideal choice for cookware manufacturing. It can be used to make cookware components such as pots, frying pans, etc., through processes like deep drawing and stretching.
Decorative Components
Due to its smooth surface and good formability, 1100 H16 aluminum is commonly used in the production of decorative components such as door panels, automotive body trim, and architectural decorations. It maintains its appearance without oxidizing.
Food Packaging
The high corrosion resistance and ease of formability of 1100 H16 aluminum make it widely used in food packaging. It can be used as a food packaging material, especially for packaging that requires stretching into thin sheets, such as aluminum foil.
Electrical Applications
Due to its good electrical conductivity, 1100 H16 aluminum is used in the manufacture of electrical and electronic components, especially in applications where weight reduction is required.
Automotive Industry
In the automotive industry, 1100 H16 aluminum is commonly used for exterior trim parts and lightweight body components due to its good machinability and corrosion resistance.
Construction and Decorative Materials
1100 H16 aluminum can be used as decorative metal materials in the construction industry, such as window and door frames, roofing, and exterior cladding materials.
Due to its overall performance, 1100 H16 aluminum alloy is widely used in fields that require good formability, moderate strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. It is particularly suitable for the production of deep-drawn products, decorative components, food packaging, and parts in industries such as automotive and construction.
| Silicon Si | Iron Fe | Copper Cu | Manganese Mn | Magnesium Mg | Chromium Cr | Nickel Ni | Zinc Zn | Titanium Ti | Others Each | Total | Aluminum Min |
| 0.95 | 0.05-0.2 | 0.05 | 0.10 | - | 0.05 | - | 99.00 |
| Property | Metric | English | Comments |
| Density | 2.71 g/cc | 0.0979 lb/in³ | AA; Typical |
| Property | Metric | English | Comments |
| Hardness, Brinell | 38 | 38 | AA; Typical; 500 g load; 10 mm ball |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 145 MPa | 21000 psi | AA; Typical |
| 130 - 165 MPa | 18900 - 23900 psi | Sheet and plate | |
| >= 130 MPa | >= 18900 psi | Wire, rod, and bar (rolled or cold finished) | |
| >= 130 MPa | >= 18900 psi | Drawn tube | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | >= 115 MPa | >= 16700 psi | Sheet and plate |
| 138 MPa | 20000 psi | AA; Typical | |
| Elongation at Break | 1.0 - 4.0 % | 1.0 - 4.0 % | Sheet and plate |
| 6.0 % | 6.0 % | AA; Typical | |
| 17 % | 17 % | AA; Typical (Diameter 12.7 mm) | |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi | AA; Typical; Average of tension and compression |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | |
| Fatigue Strength | 62.1 MPa | 9000 psi | Completely reversed stress; RR Moore machine/specimen |
| Shear Modulus | 26.0 GPa | 3770 ksi | |
| Shear Strength | 82.7 MPa | 12000 psi | AA; Typical |
| Property | Metric | English | Comments |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.00000300 ohm-cm | 0.00000300 ohm-cm |
| Property | Metric | English | Comments |
| Heat of Fusion | 390 J/g | 168 BTU/lb | |
| CTE, Linear | 21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F | Temperature: -50.0 - 20.0 °C |
| 23.6 µm/m-°C | 13.1 µin/in-°F | Temperature: 20.0 - 100 °C | |
| 24.5 µm/m-°C | 13.6 µin/in-°F | Temperature: 20.0 - 200 °C | |
| 25.5 µm/m-°C | 14.2 µin/in-°F | Temperature: 20.0 - 300 °C | |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.904 J/g-°C | 0.216 BTU/lb-°F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 220 W/m-K | 1530 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | |
| Melting Point | 643 - 657.2 °C | 1190 - 1215 °F | AA; Typical range based on typical composition for wrought products |
| Solidus | 643 °C | 1190 °F | AA; Typical |
| Liquidus | 657.2 °C | 1215 °F | AA; Typical |
| Property | Metric | English | Comments |
| Emissivity (0-1) | 0.050 | 0.050 | Bare Metal |
| Reflection Coefficient, Visible | 0.86 | 0.86 | Tungsten Filament Source, Bare Metal |
| Property | Metric | English | Comments |
| Annealing Temperature | 343 °C | 650 °F |
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