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PRODUCT DATA of AA2124-T8
MaterialAA2124-T8
PrecautionsTypical T851 data from the Aluminium Association (AA). Not for design
Chemical CompositionAl-4.5Cu-1.6Mg-0.6Mn
EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE
Equivalent DesignationsUNS A92124; 2124-T851
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Crystal StructureFace centered cubic (fcc)
Specific Gravity2.78
Magnetic PropertiesNonmagnetic
ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Shear Modulus27 GPa
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Poisson Ratio0.33
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Ultimate Tensile Strength483 MPa
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Proof Stress (0.2%)441 MPa
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Elongation8 %
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Fatigue Limit125 MPa;br:@ 5x10^8 cycles
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Hardness79 HB
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Shear Strength295 MPa
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ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Electrical Volume Resistivity4.49e-8 ohm.m
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Temperature Range121 °C(maximum)
Thermal Conductivity151 W/m.K
Thermal Expansion Coefficient22.9 µstrain/°C
Specific Heat0.882 J/g.K
Melting Range502 to 638 °C
RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY
General Corrosion StatusRequires specific corrosion protection
Stress Corrosion StatusModerate Resistance to SCC: Table 2
Remark: Requires Stress Corrosion Evaluation Form
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Bimetallic CorrosionCan be used in a non-controlled environment with: Al+alloys, Cd, Sn-Pb alloys, Sn, Pb
Can be used in a clean room environment with: as above and Mg, Ni, Monel, Inconel, Ni-Mo alloys, 300 series SS, 400 series SS, Ti and Ti alloys, Zn, Be
Needs specific measures: All others
ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 table 5.1
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FLUID SYSTEMS COMPATIBILITY
Gaseous Oxygen (GOX)Meets the mechanical impact requirements. No batch test required.
Liquid Oxygen (LOX)Fails mechanical impact
Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4)SCC susceptibility is low and no fluid decomposition
Hydrazine (HDZE)SCC susceptibility is low and no fluid decomposition