MORE DETAILS ABOUT ALUMINUM 3004
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
3004 aluminum is a general purpose alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Its composition is similar to 3003 aluminum sheet, however, a slight addition of magnesium increases its strength. One disadvantage of this grade is that it cannot be heat treated.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| CU | SI | FE | MN | MG | ZN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25% | 0.30% | 0.70% max | 1-1.50% | 0.80-1.30% | 0.25% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | ELONGATION | HARDNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Ultimate Yield Strength | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | % | Brinell |
| 3004-O | 180 MPa / 26,000 psi | 69 MPa / 10,000 psi | 110 MPa / 16,000 psi | 97 MPa / 14,000 psi | 20-25 | 45 |
| 3004-H34 | 215 MPa / 31,000 psi | 170 MPa / 25,000 psi | 115 MPa / 17,000 psi | 105 MPa / 15,000 psi | 10-17 | 52 |
| 3004-H36 | 240 MPa / 35,000 psi | 200 MPa / 25,000 psi | 125 MPa / 18,000 psi | 105 MPa / 15,000psi | 9-12 | 63 |
| 3004-H36 | 260 MPa / 38,000 psi | 230 MPa / 33,000 psi | 140 MPa / 20,000 psi | 110 MPa / 16,000 psi | 5-9 | 70 |
| 3004-H38 | 285 MPa / 41,000 psi | 250 MPa / 36,000 psi | 145 MPa / 21,000 psi | 110 MPa / 16,000 psi | 4-6 | 77 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3003 AND 3004 ALUMINUM? IS 3004 ALUMINUM USED FOR COOKWARE? WHAT ARE 3004 USES?
What's the difference between 3003 and 3004 aluminum?
ANSWER:
These two general purpose alloys are very similar. In terms of their chemical composition, 3004 aluminum has an addition of magnesium which gives this grade the upper hand when it comes to strength.
