Aluminum Lithium Master Alloy Description
Master alloys are semi-finished products and can be formed in different shapes. They are a pre-alloyed mixture of alloying elements. They are also known as modifiers, hardeners, or grain refiners based on their applications. These master alloys are used in aluminum wrought alloys and foundry alloys for composition adjustments and structure control.
Lithium is the lightest metal in the world. Adding lithium as an alloying element to metal aluminum can reduce the alloy's specific gravity and increase its stiffness, while still maintaining high strength and corrosion resistance.
Stanford Advanced Materials offers a complete range of alloys for the global aluminum industry including the Aluminum Lithium master alloy.
Aluminum Lithium Master Alloy Specification
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Alloy Grade
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Chemical Compositions (%)
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Li
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Al
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Fe
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Si
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Cu
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Ni
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Ti
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AlLi 5
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4-6
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balance
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0.12
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0.075
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＜0.01
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＜0.01
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＜0.01
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AlLi 10
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9-11
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balance
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0.12
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0.075
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＜0.01
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＜0.01
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＜0.01
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Package
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Ingot
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200g/ingot or 250g/ingot
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20kg/carton,1mt/pallet
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Wire
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Diameter 9.1-9.9mm
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1mt/wooden box
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Waffle
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7.5±0.5kg/waffle
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1mt/pallet wrapped with shrunk plastic foil
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Aluminum Lithium Master Alloy Application
- Hardeners: Used for enhancing the physical and mechanical properties of metal alloys.
- Grain Refiners: Used for controlling the dispersion of individual crystals in metals to produce a finer and more uniform grain structure.
- Modifiers & Special Alloys: Typically used to increase strength, ductility, and machinability.
Aluminum Lithium Master Alloy Packaging
Our Aluminum Lithium Master Alloys are carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
Aluminum Lithium Master Alloy FAQs
Q1: What are the primary applications of Aluminum-Lithium Master Alloy?
Aerospace: Lightweight and high-strength alloys for aircraft structures.
Automotive: Reduces vehicle weight while maintaining strength.
Defense: High-performance materials for lightweight armor and components.
Space Exploration: Alloys for rockets, satellites, and space vehicles.
Q2: What are the benefits of using Aluminum-Lithium Master Alloy?
Lightweight: Reduces density, leading to lighter aluminum alloys.
High Strength: Increases mechanical properties like tensile and yield strength.
Corrosion Resistance: Enhances durability in harsh environments.
Thermal Performance: Improves thermal and fatigue resistance in high-temperature applications.
Q3: How is Aluminum-Lithium Master Alloy used?
It is added to molten aluminum to introduce lithium content during alloying, ensuring uniform distribution and optimal properties in the final alloy.
