What is 1050 Aluminum Alloy?

Aluminum 1050 is one of the pure aluminum. It has similar properties and chemical contents with both 1060 and 1100 aluminum, all of them belongs to 1000 series aluminum.

Aluminium alloy 1050 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective finish.

Chemical Composition of Aluminium Alloy 1050

Chemical Composition WT(%)
Silicon	Iron	Copper	Magnesium	Manganese	Chromium	Zinc	Titanium	Others	Aluminum
0.25	0.4	0.05	0.05	0.05	-	0.05	0.03	0.03	Remainder

Properties of Aluminium Alloy 1050

Typical Mechanical Properties
Temper	Thickness (mm)	Tensile Strength (Mpa)	Yield Strength (Mpa)	Elongation (%)
H112	＞4.5~6.00	≥85	≥45	≥10
	＞6.00~12.50	≥80	≥45	≥10
	＞12.50~25.00	≥70	≥35	≥16
	＞25.00~50.00	≥65	≥30	≥22
	＞50.00~75.00	≥65	≥30	≥22

Welding

When welding Aluminium alloy 1050 to itself or an alloy from the same subgroup the recommended filler wire is 1100.

Applications of Aluminium Alloy 1050

Chemical process plant equipment | Food industry containers

Pyrotechnic powder | Architectural flashings

Lamp reflectors | Cable sheathing

Lamp Reflector

lighting

Food Industry Container

Architectural

Roof trusses