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Aluminum coil, 1000 series, 2000 series

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2023-01-09

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The 1000 series aluminum sheet, also known as pure aluminum sheet, has the highest aluminum content of all series.


1000 series
The 1000 series aluminum sheet, also known as pure aluminum sheet, boasts the highest aluminum content of all series, with purity exceeding 99.00%. Because it contains no alloying elements, its production process is relatively simple and its cost is comparatively low, making it one of the most widely used series in traditional industries today. The two most commonly available grades on the market are 1050 and 1060. The minimum aluminum content of the 1000 series is indicated by the last two digits of the grade designation; for example, in the 1050 series, the last two digits are “50.” In accordance with international naming conventions, qualified products must meet an aluminum content requirement of at least 99.5%. China’s national standard for aluminum alloys (GB/T 3880‑2006) explicitly stipulates that the 1050 grade must have an aluminum content of 99.5% or higher, while the 1060 grade must contain more than 99.6% aluminum.
2000 series aluminum sheet
The 2000-series aluminum sheets, such as 2A16 (LY16) and 2A06 (LY6), are characterized by their relatively high hardness and the highest copper content, typically around 3% to 5%. These alloys are primarily used in aerospace applications and see limited use in conventional industrial sectors. In China, the number of manufacturers producing 2000-series aluminum sheets is limited, and their product quality still lags behind that of international counterparts. At present, imported 2000-series aluminum sheets are mainly supplied by South Korean and German producers. As China’s aerospace industry continues to grow, the production processes for 2000-series aluminum sheets are expected to advance further.


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