1200
Grade 1200 has been largely replaced by the 1050 grade of aluminium. The 1200 has a 99.0% minimum requirement for aluminium content but is still classed as a non-heat treatable commercially pure Aluminium. The mechanical, physical and fabrication properties of the materials are very similar, with the only real noticeable difference being the 1200 has a slightly higher strength but a lower conductivity value.
Therefore please also refer to the data sheet of 1050 for specific information regarding the processing and application areas for this material (click here for 1050 data sheet)
Chemical Composition
Aluminium |
99.0% min |
Manganese |
0.05% max |
Iron + Silicon |
1.00% max |
Copper |
0.05% max |
Magnesium |
0.05% max |
Zinc |
0.10% max |
Titanium |
0.05% max |
Other Total |
0.15% max |
Related Specifications
6L16, Alloy 1200 |
6L17, Alloy 1200 |
5L34, Alloy 1200 |
4L54, Alloy 1200 |
L116, Alloy 1200 |
BS 1C |
BA 99.0% |
Alcoa-102 |
Al 99.0 |
Duricilium-T (99.0%) |
Star-99.2 |
Hiduminium-1C |
Key Features
- Very Good Cold Forming Properties
- High Anodising Capability
- Easily Joined
- High corrosion resistance
Typical Physical Properties
Melting Point |
660°C |
Density |
2.71 g/cm³ |
Thermal conductivity |
226 W/m°K |
Thermal expansion coefficient |
24 x 10-6 |
Electrical Conductivity |
59.5 IACS |
Electrical resistivity |
0.029 microhm m |
Modulus of elasticity |
69 GPa |
Fabrication Properties
Cold Formability |
Excellent |
Machinability |
Poor |
Soldering / Brazing |
Excellent |
Oxy-acetylene welding |
Excellent |
Typical Applications
General fabrication and sheet metal work, kitchenware, heat transfer components, boiler making, chemical and pharmaceutical process plant equipment, food industry vessels and containers, architectural flashings, lamp reflectors, cable sheathing and panelling.
This technical information is given by Holme Dodsworth Metals without charge and the user shall employ such information at their own discretion and risk. For more detailed technical advice on temper selection, fabrication, joining, machining, physical and mechanical data please contact us as space does not permit the listing of every feature of the material.