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