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Metllurgy Ch. 17 - Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys
Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys
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04/13/2015

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Term
What are some of the desirable properties of Aluminum?
Definition
High Strength
Good Corrosion Resistance
Low Density
High Electrical Conductivity
High Thermal Conductivity
Term
Aluminum is made from ____________.
Definition
Bauxite
Term
Where are the majority of Bauxite deposits located.
Definition
Near the Earth's Equator
Term
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys are identified by a ______ digit number.
Definition
four
Term
The first digit, in an aluminum or aluminum alloy number, identifies what?
Definition
The major alloying element
Term
1xxx designates what?
Definition
Aluminum 99% and greater
Term
2xxx designates what as the major alloying element in an aluminum alloy?
Definition
Copper
Term
3xxx designates what as the major alloying element in an aluminum alloy?
Definition
Manganese
Term
4xxx designates what as the major alloying element in an aluminum alloy?
Definition
Silicon
Term
5xxx designates what as the major alloying element in an alloying element?
Definition
Magnesium
Term
The first number, in an aluminum's designation number, indicates __________.
Definition
The major alloying element
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