8176 aluminium alloy

Aluminum alloy with iron, zinc, and silicon

8176 aluminium alloy is produced using iron, zinc and silicon as additives. It is used in power lines due to its high electrical conductivity.[1]

Chemical composition

Element Content (%)
Aluminium ≥ 98.5
Iron 0.4-1.0
Zinc <0.10
Silicon 0.03-0.15

Applications

Aluminium 8176 is used in building wiring and cables.[2]

References

  1. ^ Jiang, Hongxiang; Li, Shixin; Zhang, Lili; He, Jie; Zheng, Qiuju; Song, Yan; Li, Yanqiang; Zhao, Jiuzhou (2021-04-05). "The influence of rare earth element lanthanum on the microstructures and properties of as-cast 8176 (Al-0.5Fe) aluminum alloy". Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 859: 157804. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.157804. ISSN 0925-8388.
  2. ^ "Aluminum 8176 Alloy (UNS A98176)". AZoM. 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
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