Aluminum & Alloys (MMET 207)-
Questions & Answers
Which is the strongest series of Aluminum Alloys? Correct Ans-7000
Range of strengths of heat treatable alloys Correct Ans-6000 < 2000 < 7000
Why is 7000 series the strongest? Correct Ans-Zinc is very soluble, therefore, it has the
capacity to make more precipitants.
Range of strengths of non-heat treatable alloys Correct Ans-1000 < 3000 < 4000 < 5000
Length of Natural Aging Correct Ans-Approximately 3 weeks
Length and temp of Furnace Aging Correct Ans-Approximately 21 hours at 200-400 F
1000 Series Correct Ans-- Most Pure
- Used in heavy chemical exposure
- Good atmospheric corrosion resistance
- Very soft and ductile
2000 Series Correct Ans-- Alloyed with Copper (Cu)
, - Heat treated has similar strength to low carbon steel (<0.3% carbon)
- Commonly artificially (furnace) aged to take full advantage of properties
- Worse conductivity than pure Al
- Worse corrosion resistance
- Often overlayed/cladded with 6000 or 1000 series
3000 Series Correct Ans-- Alloyed with Manganese (Mn)
- Limited to 1.5% Mn
- X003 - general purpose Al alloy
- Moderate Strength
4000 Series Correct Ans-- Alloyed with Silicon (Si)
- Si helps with weld flow and molten flow
- Can be slightly hardened when diluted with heat treatable alloys
- Turns dark gray when anodized (can't really be dyed)
5000 Series Correct Ans-- Alloyed with Magnesium (Mg)
- Good welding characteristics
- Resistant to marine atmospheric corrosion
- Prone to stress corrosion cracking at high temps (BAD)
6000 Series Correct Ans-- Alloyed with Magnesium (Mg) & Silicone (Si)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamRoom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.