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Aluminum

Aluminum

Core series & use-cases 5xxx (Mg): 5083-H116/H321, 5052-H32 – marine, cryogenic, tanks (excellent corrosion) 6xxx (Mg-Si): 6061-T6/T651, 6082-T6 – structures, machined parts, frames (weldable, versatile) 7xxx (Zn-Mg-Cu): 7075-T651 – high strength aerospace/defense (limited weldability) 1xxx/1350 – electrical busbar (high conductivity) Standards (typical) Plate/sheet: ASTM B209 (ASME SB-209) Extrusions (profiles, bars): ASTM B221 Seamless tube/pipe: ASTM […]