Aluminum 1100 is a soft, non-heat-treatable, and low-strength alloy that offers strong corrosion resistance. Composed of 99% aluminum and 0.12% copper, Aluminum 1100 is the purest grade of aluminum alloy available commercially.
A highly sought-after alloy, Aluminum 1100 offers excellent machinability as well as maintaining strength in low temperatures and electrical conductivity. There are a number of commercial and industrial applications, for Aluminum 1100 that include:
- Fin stock
- Heat exchanger fins
- Spun hollowware
- Dials and nameplates
- Giftware
- Shapes for engraving and stamping
- Lightweight tools
- Food containers
- Household foil
- Cooking utensils
- Rivets
- Sheet metal work
Aluminum 1100 takes both hot and cold forming well, and can easily be welded with all conventional methods. All the Aluminum 1100 available via Continental Steel meet or exceed a number of different specifications including AMS, ASME, MIL-Spec, AWS, and SAE.
Continental Steel supplies Aluminum 1100 in a variety of shapes and sizes such as foil, plates, round bars, rods, sheets, strips, and wire. To learn more about Aluminum 1100 alloy, please contact Continental Steel today.