2014 Aluminium as supplied by Metalex
As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of 2014 Aluminum, we felt it only deserving that we give you everything you need to know about this incredibly versatile alloy.
Metalex stock a full range of Aluminium 2014 Plate, Aluminium 2014 Bar and Aluminium Extrusion and supply and process Aluminium 2014 to order to meet your specific requirements.
Click the links below to check the availability of our Aluminium 2014 stock:
- Aluminium 2014T6-2014T651 Plate
- Aluminium 2014AT6-2014T651 Round Bar
- Aluminium 2014T6-T6511 Flat Bar
- Aluminium 2014AT6-T6511 Square Bar
2014 Aluminium – Tough enough for aerospace applications
2014 Aluminium Alloy is a copper-based alloy with very high strength plus excellent machining characteristics at some tempers. This is the second most popular alloy in the 2000 series, the most popular of all being the metal’s 2024 alloy. 2014 Aluminium is often extruded and forged and it’s one of the strongest aluminium alloys available, being unusually hard. It isn’t great for welding because it tends to crack. It comes with poor resistance to corrosion, which is why it’s often clad with pure aluminium. When unclad and used in a context where it’s exposed to the weather, it needs a coat of paint to reduce the risk of corrosion.
What is Aluminium 2014?
The composition of 2014 Aluminium consists:
- Chromium maximum 0.1%
- Copper 3.9% to 5%
- Iron maximum 0.7%
- Magnesium 0.2% to 0.8%
- Manganese 0.4 to 1.2%
- Silicon 0.5% to 1.2%
- Titanium maximum 0.15%, zinc maximum 0.25%, titanium plus zinc maximum 0.2%
The alloy’s typical material properties are:
- Density 2.80 g/cm3 (175 lb/ft3)
- Young’s modulus 73 Gpa (11 Msi)
- Electrical conductivity 34% to 50% IACS
- Ultimate tensile strength 190 – 480 Mpa (28 – 70 ksi)
- Thermal Conductivity 130 – 190 W/m-K
- Thermal Expansion 23 μm/m-K
- Poisson’s ratio 0.33
The physical properties of 2014 Aluminium are:
- Density 2.8g/cm3 (0.1018lb/in3)
- Melting point 510C / 950F
How is 2014 Aluminium made?
2014 Aluminium alloy is hardened using a precipitation heat treatment that takes the temperature to 502°C or 935°F. After that it’s quenched in water to create a T4 temper. Extra cold work post-hardening creates more tempers, namely T6511 and T6510 at 160°C or 320°F.
Why was 2014 Aluminium invented?
2014 Aluminium was created to meet an ongoing demand for an alloy that was super-strong and unusually hard, required for structural, aerospace and military applications.
What is 2014 Aluminium used for?
2014 Aluminium is widely used in a variety of aerospace structural applications thanks to its very high strength. It’s also used in manufacturing military vehicles, weapons, lorry frames, bridges, and structural projects. Other applications include heat treatment and annealing.
What affects the price of 2014 Aluminium?
Supplies of 2014 Aluminium affect the price, for example shipping delays like those caused by the grounding of the Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for a week. The supply of aluminium can impact the cost of the alloy, as can trade wars and sanctions. Environmental issues brought about by the fight against climate change can also affect the supply of aluminium itself, as can worldwide issues like the covid pandemic.
You can learn more about 2014 Aluminium here.
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