TYPICAL STANDARDS
| GRADE | SIZES ROUTINELY STOCKED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 3003-O | .25 - 6mm / 1/64- 15/64" | 36", 48", 60" | 96", 120", 144" |
| 3003-H12 | .25 - 6mm / 1/64- 15/64" | 36", 48", 60" | 96", 120", 144" |
| 3003-H14 | .25 - 6mm / 1/64- 15/64" | 36", 48", 60" | 96", 120", 144" |
| 3003-H16 | .25 - 6mm / 1/64- 15/64" | 36", 48", 60" | 96", 120", 144" |
| 3003-H18 | .25 - 6mm / 1/64- 15/64" | 36", 48", 60" | 96", 120", 144" |
MORE DETAILS ABOUT 3003 ALUMINUM SHEET
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
It has high tensile strength and good corrosion resistance. On the other hand, the aluminum does not respond to heat treatment.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| MG | CR | CU | FE | ZN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.60% | 0.70% | 0.20% | 1 -1.50% | 0.10% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | ELONGATION | HARDNESS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength (Min - Max) | Yield Set 0.2% | % at 1/16" | 1/2" | Brinell |
| 3003-0 | 97 - 131 MPa / 14,000 - 19,000 psi | 41 MPa / 6000 psi | 30% | 40 | 28 |
| 3003-H12 | 117 -158 MPa / 17,000 - 23,000 psi | 124 MPa / 18,000 psi | 10% | 20 | 35 |
| 3003-H14 | 137 - 179 MPa / 20,000 - 26,000 psi | 141 MPa / 21,000 psi | 8% | 16 | 40 |
| 3003-H16 | 165 - 206 MPa / 24,000 - 30,000 psi | 172 MPa / 25,000 psi | 5% | 15 | 47 |
| 3003-H18 | 186 - 227 MPa / 27,000 - 33,000 psi | 186 MPa / 27,000 psi | 4% | 10 | 55 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3003 AND 3004 ALUMINUM? IS 3003 ALUMINUM USED IN AUTOMOTIVE? IS 3003 ALUMINUM EASILY WELDED?
What's the difference between 3003 and 3004 aluminum?
ANSWER:
3003 aluminum is a general purpose alloy that demonstrates moderate strength, good formability, workability, and can be easily drawn. It shows about 20% greater strength than 1100 aluminum and its primary alloying element is manganese. It shows up in everyday products from hardware and utensils to general sheet metal fabrication and automotive components. It is considered very similar to 3004. The key difference between the two aluminum grades is strength. Unlike 3003 aluminum 3004 has an addition of 1% magnesium which lends it greater strength, nearing the levels of 5052 aluminum.
