Description
| Chemical Composition: | Elements | |||||||||
| 3003 | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | V | Ti | Each | Al |
| (% max) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 1.0 – 1.5 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | Remainder |
Characteristics:
| Corrosion Resistance | Very Good |
| Anodising | Very Good (for surface protection only) |
| Formability | Very Good |
| Machinability | Poor |
| Weldability | Very Good |
| Brazeability | Excellent |
Typical Uses: General sheet metal work requiring greater strength than is provided by 1000 series alloys; profiled building sheet (roofing and siding); insulation panels; hollowware; food and chemical handling and storage equipment.
Note: Special grades are available for porcelain enameling, deep drawing and spinning; general purpose grades should not be used for these operations. 3003 is not recommended for decorative or architectural anodising; anodising should be for surface protection only.
