8176 aluminium alloy is produced using iron, zinc and silicon as additives. It is used in power lines due to its high electrical conductivity.
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.
References
- 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.
- "Aluminum 8176 Alloy (UNS A98176)". AZoM. 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
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| Al-Si 4000 series | |
| Al-Mg 5000 series | |
| Al-Mg-Si 6000 series | |
| Al-Zn 7000 series | |
| 8000 series (misc.) | |
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