Technical Information

Aluminium Alloy // BS-L // 3L54 Tube - 1200

Chemical Element % Present
Manganese (Mn) 0.0 - 0.05
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.05
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.05
Silicon + Iron (Si+Fe) 0.0 - 1.00
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.10
Others (Total) 0.0 - 0.15
Other (Each) 0.0 - 0.05
Aluminium (Al) Balance
The tube shall be supplied cold drawn.
Physical PropertyValue
Density 2.59 Kg/m³
Melting Point 657 °C
Thermal Expansion 23.4 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 69 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 225 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 58.5 % IACS
Mechanical PropertyValue
Tensile Strength 125 Min MPa
The tensile value shown relates to tubes with a nominal outside diameter up to and including 75mm. The value for over 75mm shall be 110 N/mm2. Tubes shall be subjected to a single drifting test, a bore test and a hydraulic test according to the formula shown in the specification.

Applications:
Drawn Tube

Characteristic Properties:
Very good atmospheric corrosion resistance and workability. High thermal conductivity and reflectivity but lower than for 1050A. Very good weldability. Slightly higher strength than 1050A.

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 3L54 - 1200 is covered by Standard BS EN 4L54 (1986) 

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 3L54 - 1200 aluminium is cold drawn

    Supplied Forms

    3L54-1200 aluminium is supplied as cold drawn tube

    • Tube

    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.

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