Metalsnon-ferrous
Aluminium
Weight critical applications. Roughly one third the weight of steel.
Properties
- Family
- Metals
- Category
- non-ferrous
- Density
- 2.7 g/cm³ · 2700 kg/m³
Applicationswhere aluminium is normally specified
Aerospace structuresAutomotiveWeight-critical assembliesCladding
Practical notes
- Galvanic corrosion risk against steel
- Low permissible preload