3003

Aluminum

3003

(AA 3xxx). Nominal values—confirm mill certificate.

Chemical Composition (%)

SI0.6
FE0.7
CU0.05
MN1
ZN0.1

Mechanical Properties

Tensile:≥585 MPa;Yield:≥350 MPa;Elong:≥18%

Equivalent Grades

AA 3xxx 3003

Available Forms

Bar,Plate

Uses

Low-alloy engineering steel with enhanced hardenability and strength from alloying elements. Chromium (≈0.75%) improves hardenability, wear and corrosion resistance. Applied to gears, shafts, bolts, connecting rods, pressure parts and heavy forgings in automotive, energy and machinery sectors.

Heat Treatment

Austenitize at 820–870 °C (oil or water quench depending on section) and temper at 400–650 °C to the required strength/toughness balance.

Precautions

Preheat and control interpass temperature when welding; post-weld heat treatment or stress relief is recommended to avoid hard-zone cracking. Use low-hydrogen electrodes. Protect from decarburization during heating (controlled atmosphere or protective coating).

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