Aluminum Alloys and Tempers
a thorough understanding of aluminum alloys and tempers. Explore the designation systems, characteristics, and strengthening mechanisms of both wrought and cast alloys.
In the book “Introduction to Aluminum Alloys and Tempers”
by J. Gilbert Kaufman
BRIEF CONTENTS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alloy Index
- Cast Alloys
- Wrought Alloys
