Aluminum Alloy 1100-H16 vs Aluminum Alloy 1100-H18
Property comparison of Aluminum Alloy 1100-H16 and Aluminum Alloy 1100-H18, both aluminum alloy.
| Property | Aluminum Alloy 1100-H16 | Aluminum Alloy 1100-H18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 138 MPa | 152 MPa | +10% |
| Tensile strength | 145 MPa | 165 MPa | +14% |
| Elongation | 6 % | 5 % | -17% |
| Elastic modulus | 73,000 MPa | 73,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 26,000 MPa | 26,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
| Density | 2,700 kg/m³ | 2,700 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Brinell hardness | 38 HB | 44 HB | +16% |
| Thermal conductivity | 222 W/m·K | 222 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 904 J/kg·K | 904 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000024 1/K | 0.000024 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 646 °C | 646 °C | 0% |
Difference is Aluminum Alloy 1100-H18 relative to Aluminum Alloy 1100-H16. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
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- ANSI
- heat treatment
- Wrought
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- ANSI
- heat treatment
- Wrought
About 1xxx aluminum alloys
1xxx aluminums are commercially pure (99% or higher). They are soft, very ductile, and have the highest electrical conductivity in the family, which makes them the standard choice for bus bar and overhead conductor. Strength comes only from cold work.
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