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 John Hood & Co.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.