8176 aluminium alloy

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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]

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Chemical composition

ElementContent (%)
Aluminium≥ 98.5
Iron0.4-1.0
Zinc<0.10
Silicon0.03-0.15

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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