2024-T3
Cu-Mg precipitation-hardened aluminium with high strength and good fatigue resistance. The standard lower-wing skin alloy in commercial aircraft. Susceptible to corrosion without cladding.
Applicable Standards
- AMS 2770
- ASTM B209
- AMS 2770
- UNS A92024
Composition Ranges (wt %)
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al | 90.7 | 94.7 | ~92.7 |
| Cu | 3.8 | 4.9 | ~4.35 |
| Mg | 1.2 | 1.8 | ~1.5 |
| Mn | 0.3 | 0.9 | ~0.6 |
| Fe | — | 0.5 | ~0.25 |
| Si | — | 0.5 | ~0.25 |
| Zn | — | 0.25 | ~0.12 |
Al
90.7–94.7%
Cu
3.8–4.9%
Mg
1.2–1.8%
Mn
0.3–0.9%
Fe
0.0–0.5%
Si
0.0–0.5%
Zn
0.0–0.25%
Typical Applications
- Aircraft lower wing skins
- Fuselage skins
- Structural parts
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