Aluminum Sheet
2024 Aluminum Sheet

2024 Aluminum Sheet
One of the most common high-strength aluminium alloys.
The 2024 aluminium sheet has both high strength and excellent fatigue resistance. Due to its relatively low corrosion resistance, aluminium alloy 2024 is usually anodised or clad in the form of a thin surface layer of high purity aluminium (“Alclad”).
Typical applications for 2024 aluminium sheets are fuselage and wing skins, fairings, aircraft structures, and repair and restoration.
Alloy – temper :
2024-T3
2024-O
2024-O Alclad
Characteristics:
Good formability or workability
Poor weldability
Fair machinability
Poor corrosion resistance
Heat-treated
High strength
Good Resistance to Atmospheric Attack
2024 Aluminium Sheet abilities
Temper
O
T3
T4
T351
Gauge
0.4 – 5.0 mm
Width
1220/1500/1525mm
Standard
GB/T 3190-1996
ASTM B 209
AMS-QQ-A 250/5
Package



Technical Data Sheet
Element | Percentage % |
---|---|
Al | REM |
Si | 0.50 |
Fe | 0.50 |
Cu | 3.8 – 4.9 |
Mn | 0.3 – 0.9 |
Mg | 1.2 – 1.8 |
Cr | 0.10 |
Zn | 0.25 |
Ti | 0.15 |
Element | Percentage |
---|---|
Tensile strength | 470 MPa |
Yield strength | 0.18 – 0.28 |
Elongation | 1.2 – 2 |
Hardness Brinell | 0.05 max |
Electrical conductivity | 2.1 – 2.9 |
Density | 0.3 max |
Maximum shear strength | 0.4 max |
Weldability | 0.2 max |
Cutting properties | 5.1 – 6.1 |
Corrosion resistance | 0.25 max |
The provided chemical compositions and mechanical properties are general approximations. Please contact our Customer Service Department for Technical Data Sheet.
Mechanical Performance of 2024 Aluminium sheet with different heat treatments
2024-O
2024-O without heated. Tensile strength 30,000-32,000 psi (207-220 MPa), Yield strength not to exceed 14,000 psi (96 MPa). Elongation 10-12%.
2024-T3
2024-T3, ultimate Tensile strength 58,000-62,000 psi (400-427 MPa), Yield strength 39,000-40,000 psi (269-276 MPa). Elongation 10-15%.
2024-T351
2024-T351, ultimate Tensile strength 68,000 psi (470 MPa), Yield strength 41,000 psi (280 MPa). Elongation 19%.
Typical Applications
2024 alloy, a high-strength hard aluminium, can be heat treated and strengthened, in the quenched and just quenched state plasticity is medium, spot welding good, with gas welding has the tendency to form intergranular cracks, the alloy in the quenching and cold hardening of its machinability is still good after annealing machinability is low, corrosion resistance is not high. It is mainly used for making various high load parts and components (but not including forgings for stamping) such as aircraft skeleton parts, skins, spacers, wing ribs, wing beams, rivets and other working parts below 150°C.



- Structural components of aircraft, such as wings and fuselage
- Aircraft fittings
- Truck wheels
- Hardware
- Parts required by the transportation industry
- Scientific instruments
- Veterinary equipment