8176 aluminium alloy explained
8176 aluminium alloy is produced using iron, zinc and silicon as additives. It is used in power lines due to its high electrical conductivity.[1]
Chemical composition
Element | Content (%) |
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Aluminium | ≥ 98.5 |
Iron | 0.4-1.0 |
Zinc | <0.10 |
Silicon | 0.03-0.15 | |
Applications
Aluminium 8176 is used in building wiring and cables.[2]
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Notes and References
- Jiang . Hongxiang . Li . Shixin . Zhang . Lili . He . Jie . Zheng . Qiuju . Song . Yan . Li . Yanqiang . Zhao . Jiuzhou . 2021-04-05 . The influence of rare earth element lanthanum on the microstructures and properties of as-cast 8176 (Al-0.5Fe) aluminum alloy . Journal of Alloys and Compounds . 859 . 157804 . 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.157804 . 0925-8388.
- Web site: 2013-05-10 . Aluminum 8176 Alloy (UNS A98176) . 2024-08-14 . AZoM . en.