Type 2024


Application & Characteristics
Fabricated parts for aircraft.

Chemical Composition (%)
Al 92.05; Cu 4.5; Mn 0.6; Cr 0.10; Mg 1.5; Zn 0.25; Si 0.50; Fe 0.50

Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F)	935 – 1180
Density (lbs/in³) 68F	0.100
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6)	13.7 (68-572F)
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F	20.8 – 34.6

Mechanical Properties - Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	27
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	11
Elongation ( % )	20
Hardness	47 (Brinell)

Mechanical Properties - Temper = HT
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	70
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	50
Elongation ( % )	18
Hardness	120 (Brinell)