Introduction to Aluminum Alloys and Tempers
by J. Gilbert Kaufman
BRIEF CONTENTS
Preface
CHAPTER 1: Introduction: The Nature of the Problem
- The Keys to Understanding
- Characteristics of Wrought Aluminum Alloys
- Characteristics of Cast Aluminum Alloys
- Definitions for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
- Applications of Aluminum Alloys
- Microscopy of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
- Units and Unit Conversion
CHAPTER 2: Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designation Systems of the Aluminum Association
- Wrought Aluminum Alloy Designation System
- Cast Aluminum Alloys Designation System
- Designations for Experimental Aluminum Alloys
- Aluminum Alloy Temper Designation System
- Basic Temper Designations
- Subdivisions of the Basic Tempers
- Summary
CHAPTER 3: Understanding Wrought and Cast Aluminum Alloys Designations
- The Wrought Alloy Series
- How the System is Applied
- Principal Alloying Elements
- Understanding Wrought Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms
- Understanding Wrought Alloy Advantages and Limitations
- Other Characteristics Related to Principal Alloying Element
- Understanding Wrought Alloy Variations
- Links to Earlier Alloy Designations
- Unified Numbering System (UNS) Alloy Designation System for Wrought Alloys
- The Cast Alloy Series
- How the Current Aluminum Cast Alloy Designation System is Applied
- Understanding Cast Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms
- Understanding Cast Alloy Advantages and Limitations
- Examples of the Use of Variations in Cast Alloy Designations
- Alloys for Different Casting Processes
- Other Characteristics Related to Composition
- Evolution of the Aluminum Cast Alloy Designation System
- UNS Alloy Designation System for Cast Alloys
CHAPTER 4: Understanding the Aluminum Temper Designation System
- Tempers for Wrought Aluminum Alloys
- Review of the Basic Tempers for Wrought Alloys
- Subdivisions of the Basic Tempers
- Tempers Designating Residual Stress Relief of Heat Treated Products
- Temper Designations Identifying Modifications in Quenching
- Designations Indicating Heat Treatment by User
- Tempers Identifying Additional Cold Work between Quenching and Aging
- Tempers Identifying Additional Cold Work Following Aging
- Tempers Designating Special Corrosion-Resistant Tempers
- Temper Designation for Special or Premium Properties
- Tempers for Cast Aluminum Alloys
- Review of the Basic Tempers for Cast Alloys
- Subdivisions of the Basic Temper Types for Cast Alloys
- Importance to Understanding Aluminum Tempers
CHAPTER 5: Understanding Aluminum Fabricating Processes
- Ingot and Billet Casting
- Strip and Slab Casting
- Hot and Cold Rolling
- Extrusion
- Forging
- Cast Parts
- Permanent Mold Casting
- Sand Casting
- Investment Casting
- Die Casting
- Combinations of Casting and Forging
- Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
CHAPTER 6: Applications for Aluminum Alloys and Tempers
- Applications by Alloy Class
- Wrought Alloys
- Cast Alloys
- Applications by Market Area
- Electrical Markets
- Building and Construction Markets
- Transportation Applications
- Marine Transportation
- Rail Transportation
- Packaging Applications
- Petroleum and Chemical Industry Components
- Other Markets
CHAPTER 7: Representative Micrographs
- Wrought Aluminum Alloys
- Welded Wrought Aluminum Alloys
- Brazed Joints
- Cast Aluminum Alloys
- Welded Cast Aluminum Alloys
- Welded Wrought-To-Cast Alloys
- Welded Aluminum To Steel
- Welded Aluminum to Copper
CHAPTER 8: Selected References
APPENDIX
Subject Index
Alloy Index
- Cast Alloys
- Wrought Alloys
