| Product | Purity | Properties | Tensile Str (psi) | Uses | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003 (UNS A93003) | Alloyed with 1.2% manganese | Excellent workability, weldability and corrosion resistance | 17,000 – 30,000 | Drawing, spinning, fuel tanks, sheet metal work and other applications where slightly higher strength than 1100 is required. | Federal specification QQ-A-250/2 |
| 5052 (UNS A95052) | Alloyed with 2.5% magnesium | Very good corrosion resistance, good workability, weldability and strength | 31,000 – 44,000 | Aircraft fuel tanks, storm shutters, refrigerator liners, utensils, electronic mounting plates and panels, fan blades. | Federal specification QQ-A-258/8 |
| 6061 (UNS A96061) | Alloyed with 1.2% magnesium | Precipitation hardened, good weldability and corrosion resistence | 42,000 – min. | Aircraft structures, yacht construction, automotive parts, cans food/beverage | Federal specification QQ-A-250/11 |
