Technical Information

Aluminium Alloy // BS-L // 5L36 Wire / Rivet Stock - 1050A

Chemical Element % Present
Silicon (Si) 0.0 - 0.25
Chromium (Cr) 0.0 - 0.05
Iron (Fe) 0.0 - 0.40
Magnesium (Mg) 0.0 - 0.05
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.05
Manganese (Mn) 0.0 - 0.05
Other (Each) 0.0 - 0.03
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.07
Aluminium (Al) Balance
99.5% min pure Aluminium The wire shall be supplied as drawn. No heat treatmentis required.
Physical PropertyValue
Density 2.59 Kg/m³
Melting Point 658 °C
Thermal Expansion 23.5 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 69 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 229 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 59.5 % IACS
Mechanical PropertyValue
Tensile Strength 110 Min MPa
The specification covers wire for solid, cold-forged rivets of 99.5% aluminium.

5L36 - 1050A has excellent characteristic properties: Very good atmospheric corrosion resistance. Very good workability. High thermal and electrical conductivity (preferred alloy 1350). Attractive appearance, high reflectivity. Suitable for decorative anodising. Very good weldability with low mechanical properties.

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 5L36 - 1050A is covered by Standard BS EN 5L36 (1985) 

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 5L36 - 1050A aluminium wire / rivet stock is as-drawn

    Supplied Forms

    L36-1050A aluminium is supplied in Wire as rivet stock.

    • Wire

    This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability will be accepted by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

    As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular purpose.

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