1060 aluminum is a very popular alloy in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. This alloy is known for its formability and corrosion resistance, making it an excellent choice for applications where strength and impact resistance are essential.
This alloy is excellent for outdoor use in high humidity or salt spray exposure conditions. Its machining characteristics are better in harder tempers compared to soft tempering conditions. It can be welded through standard commercial methods.
The properties of the aluminum 1060 alloy are similar to the 1050 alloy, but 1050 has copper added to it for better molding and weldability. 1060 is 99.6% pure aluminum for higher tensile strength and high formability. 1060 has higher electrical conductivity (55% of copper) than the 1050 alloy.
The main application of 1060 alloy is for decorative materials, such as window frames and door frames; it is also used for welding rods and other electrical conductors. 1050 is often used in kitchen utensils, reflective appliances, discs, and clock surfaces.
Chemical Composition:
| Alloy | Silicon | Iron | Copper | Manganese | Magnesium | Chromium | Zinc | Titanium | Other Elements | Aluminum |
| 1060 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.03 | ... | 0.05 | 0.03 | Each | Total |
|
| 0.03 | ... | 99.6 min |
Mechanical Properties:
| Alloy Temper | Specified | Tensile | Yield | Elongation |
| strength | strength |
| Thickness(in.) | (KSI) | (KSI) | (%) |
| 1060-O(annealed) | 0.006-0.019 | 8.0-14.0 | 2.5 | Min15 |
| 0.020-0.050 | Min22 |
| 0.051-3.000 | Min25 |
| 1060-H12/1060-H22 | 0.017-0.050 | 11.0-16.0 | 9 | Min6 |
| 0.051-2.000 | Min12 |
| 1060-H14/1060-H24 | 0.006-0.019 | 12.0-17.0 | 10 | Min1 |
| 0.020-0.050 | Min5 |
| 0.051-1.000 | Min10 |
| 1060-H16/1060-H26 | 0.006-0.019 | 14.0-19.0 | 11 | Min1 |
| 0.020-0.050 | Min4 |
| 0.051-0.162 | Min5 |
| 1060-H18/1060-H28 | 0.006-0.019 | Min16.0 | Min12.0 | Min1 |
| 0.020-0.050 | Min3 |
| 0.051-0.128 | Min4 |
| 1060-H112 | 0.250-0.499 | Min11.0 | Min7.0 | Min10 |
| 0.500-1.000 | Min10.0 | Min5.0 | Min20 |
| 1.001-3.000 | Min9.0 | Min4.0 | Min25 |
Product packaging:
The uncoated aluminum plates are separated by paper to prevent static electricity from damaging the surface.
The innermost is wrapped in kraft paper, waterproof plastic paper is added on the outer, and the edge is protected by a carton corner.
The trays are fumigation trays or non-fumigation trays, one trays weight about 3-4 tons.
