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Aluminum 2024 Alloy Powder –325 Mesh

Our Aluminum 2024 Alloy Powder (–325 mesh) is a high-strength, heat-treatable aluminum-copper-magnesium-manganese alloy designed for demanding structural applications where a superior strength-to-weight ratio is critical. Despite its relatively poor corrosion resistance, this alloy is prized for its excellent fatigue strength, toughness, and machinability—making it ideal for aerospace, defense, and engineering components that must endure repetitive stress and mechanical loads.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Compound Formula: AlCuMgMn

  • Appearance: Powder

  • Mesh Size: –325 mesh

  • Melting Point: 502–638 °C

  • Density: 2.78 g/cm³

  • Poisson’s Ratio: 0.33

  • Specific Heat: 0.875 J/g·°C

  • Tensile Strength (Ultimate): 469 MPa

  • Thermal Conductivity: 121 W/m·K

  • Thermal Expansion: 23.2–24.7 µm/m·°C

  • Vickers Hardness: 137

Elemental Composition (wt%):

ElementContent (%)
Si≤ 0.5
Mn0.3–0.9
Cr≤ 0.1
Zn≤ 0.25
AlBalance
Mg1.2–1.8
Cu3.8–4.9
Ti≤ 0.15
Fe≤ 0.5

Features & Benefits:

  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Ideal for weight-sensitive structures requiring high mechanical performance.

  • Excellent Fatigue Resistance: Performs reliably under cyclic stress and vibration.

  • Good Machinability: Suitable for complex geometries and fine-detail CNC operations.

  • Uniform Particle Distribution: Fine powder form enhances performance in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy.


Applications:

  • Aerospace & Aviation:
    Aircraft structural components, fittings, fuselage parts, and internal support elements.

  • Automotive & Racing:
    Used in pistons, couplings, gears, shafts, and lightweight high-strength components.

  • Defense & Munitions:
    Missile and munition parts, fastening devices, fuse assemblies, and hydraulic valve bodies.

  • Mechanical Engineering:
    Worm gears, clock parts, rectifier components, computer hardware, and high-load structural components.

  • Medical & Veterinary Equipment:
    Applied in orthopedic tools, implants, and precision instrumentation.

  • Additive Manufacturing & Powder Metallurgy:
    Ideal for producing intricate metal parts with excellent strength using laser sintering or binder jetting techniques.

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25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1000 g