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Aluminium is one of the most common metals. Used for cookware, industrial applications, in construction, transportation and aerospace. The melting point of aluminum helps to find impurities in the metal.
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What is the Melting Point of Aluminum?
approx 660°C or 1220° F| Metals | °F | °C |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel | 2,750 | 1,510 |
| Titanium | 3,040 | 1,670 |
| Molybdenum | 4,750 | 2,620 |
| Chromium | 3,380 | 1,860 |
| Gold | 1,945 | 1,063 |
| Pure Silver | 1,761 | 961 |
| Zinc | 787 | 420 |
| Magnesium | 1,200 | 650 |
| Monel | 2,370-2,460 | 1,300-1,350 |
| Red Brass | 1,810-1,880 | 990-1,025 |
| Platinum | 3,220 | 1,770 |
| Rhodium | 3,569 | 1,965 |
| Carbon Steel | 2,500-2,800 | 1,371-1,540 |
| Inconel | 2,540-2,600 | 1,390-1,425 |
| Pure Aluminium | 1,220 | 660 |
| Aluminium Alloys | 865-1,240 | 463-671 |
| Carbon Steel | 2,500-2,800 | 1,371-1,540 |
| Nickel | 2,647 | 1,453 |
| Rhenium | 5,767 | 3,186 |
| Hastelloy | 2,410-2,460 | 1,320-1,350 |
| Aluminum Bronze | 1,190-1,215 | 600-655 |
| Ductile Iron | 2,100 | 1,149 |
| Wrought Iron | 2,700-2,900 | 1,482-1,593 |
| Mercury | -38 | -39 |
| Phosphorus | 111 | 44 |
| Selenium | 423 | 217 |
| Tin | 449 | 232 |
| Tantalum | 5,400 | 2,980 |
| Manganese | 2,271 | 1,244 |
| Manganese Bronze | 1,590-1,630 | 865-890 |
| Sterling Silver | 1,640 | 893 |
| Admiralty Brass | 1,650-1,720 | 900-940 |
| Magnesium Alloys | 660-1200 | 349-649 |
| Cast Iron | 2,060-2,200 | 1,127-1,204 |
| Niobium (Columbium) | 4,473 | 2,470 |
| Beryllium | 2,345 | 1,285 |
| Cobalt | 2,723 | 1,495 |
| Yellow Brass | 1,660-1,710 | 905-932 |
| Tungsten | 6,150 | 3,400 |
| Babbitt | 480 | 249 |
| Bismuth | 521 | 272 |
| Cadmium | 610 | 321 |
| Lead | 621 | 621 |
| Palladium | 2,831 | 1,555 |
| Thorium | 3,180 | 1,750 |
| Copper | 1,983 | 1,084 |
| Bronze | 1,675 | 913 |
| Silicon | 2,572 | 1,411 |
| Beryllium Copper | 1,587-1,750 | 865-955 |
| Aluminum Alloys | Melting points |
|---|---|
| 6061 Aluminum | 582°C to 651°C |
| Cast Aluminum | 570°C to 660°C |
| Aluminum Foil | 660°C (1220°F) |
| 3003 Aluminum | 644°C to 654°C |
| 4043 Aluminum | 574°C to 632°C |
| 6063 Aluminum | 600°C to 655°C |
| 7075 Aluminum | 477°C to 635°C |
| A356 Aluminum | 555°C to 615°C |
| 5052 Aluminum | 607°C to 649°C |
| Aluminum Oxide | 2072 °C |
| Aluminium Grade | Alloying Elements |
|---|---|
| 1100 | Al99.0Cu |
| 1080A | Al99,8 |
| 4006 | AlSiFe |
| 1350 | EAl99,5 |
| 2618A | AlCu2Mg1,5Ni |
| 5026 | - |
| 5040 | AlMg1,5Mn |
| 3004 | Al Mn1Mg1 |
| 3005 | AlMn1Mg0,5 |
| 2014A | AlCu4SiMg(A) |
| 2017A | AlCu4MgSi |
| 1200 | Al99,0 |
| 1050A | Al99,5 |
| 3003 | Al Mn1Cu |
| 7475 | - |
| 4007 | AlSi1,5Mn |
| 1070A | Al99,7 |
| 6351 | AlSi1Mg0,5Mn |
| 6951 | AlMgSi0,3Cu |
| 7005 | AlZn4,5Mg1,5Mn |
| 7050 | AlZn6CuMgZr |
| 7075 | AlZn5,5MgCu |
| 3105 | AlMg0,5Mn0,5 |
| 5042 | AlMg3,5Mn |
| 5049 | AlMg2Mn0,8 |
| 5050 | AlMg1,5(C) |
| 3103 | AlMn1 |
| 4047 | - |
| 5005 | AlMg1(B) |
| 5010 | AlMg0,5Mn |
| 2014 | AlCu4SiMg |
| 4115 | - |
| 5052 | Al Mg2.5 |
| 5054A | - |
| 5059 | - |
| 5070 | - |
| 5083 | Al Mg4.5Mn0.7 |
| 5086 | AlMg4 |
| 6063 | Al Mg0.7Si |
| 6111 | - |
| 4043 | - |
| 2024 | AlCu4Mg1 |
| 5088 | - |
| 5182 | Al Mg4.5Mn0.4 |
| 5754 | Al Mg3 |
| 6061 | Al Mg1SiCu |
| Elements | Heat Energy (J/g ° C) |
|---|---|
| Silver | 0.24 |
| Copper | 0.39 |
| Gold | 0.13 |
| Mercury | 0.14 |
| Iron | 0.45 |
| Water | 4.18 |
| Aluminum | 0.90 |
| Ice | 2.09 |
| Steam | 2.03 |
| Air (at 20°C) | 1.01 |
| Ethanol | 2.44 |
| Lead | 0.13 |
| Aluminium Alloy | Burn Through Time in minutes | Thickness of Plate in Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 2198-T8 | 3:10 | 0.125 |
| 2198-T8 | 1:52 | 0.071 |
| 2198-T8 | 5:45 | 0.25 |
| 2024-T3 | 2:08 | 0.125 |
The Melting Point is a Reliable Indicator of the Metal's Overall Purity. & Helps to Identify the General Purity of the Metal.
Steel is More Difficult to Melt Than Aluminium.
Heat capacity of aluminum is 0.921 J/g°C
High thermal conductivity of 237 W/mK
For casting the melting poit is 660°C (1220°F).
| Aluminum | Steel |
|---|---|
| at 660°C | at 1510°C |
Aluminium is one of the metal that does not catch fire. It is a fireproof material below 750°C. This can be melt at 750-800°C Temperature.
| Aluminium Annealing Temperature |
|---|
| 570°F to 770°F |
| Aging Temperature | |
|---|---|
| 100°C–260°C | 212°F–500°F |
| Property | Aluminium 5083 O | Aluminium 1050A O | Steel E24 | Aluminium 6005A T5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Range (°C) | 574/638 | 645/658 | 1400/1530 | 605/655 |
| Melting Heat (kJ·K⁻¹·g⁻¹) | 390 | 390 | 250 | 390 |
| Boiling Point (°C) | 2425 | 2425 | 2860 | 2425 |
| Coefficient of Linear Expansion (10⁻⁶·K⁻¹) | 24.2 | 23.5 | 13.5 | 23.6 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹) | 117 | 229 | 54 | 188 |
| Application | Melting Point of Aluminum Alloy |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Aluminum |
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| Aluminum in Automotive |
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| Construction Industry | 6063 (600 – 650°C) and 6005 (605°C) |
| Aluminum Foil |
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| Aluminum Wire |
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| Aluminum Cans |
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| Aluminum Scrap | 500°C to 660°C. |
| Electrical and Electronics |
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| Marine Industry |
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Aluminum Welding
Casting
Forging
Aluminum Extrusion
| Material | Melting Point (°F) | Melting Point (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Aluminum | 1220 | 660 |
| Magnesium-Aluminum Alloys | 1112 - 1292 | 600 - 700 |
| Copper-Aluminum Alloys | 932 - 1112 | 500 - 600 |
| Aluminium Melting Point Kelvin | 933.5 K |
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Heat Treatable Alloys
Non Heat Treatable Alloys
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| H1X | Work Hardened |
| H3X | Work Hardened |
| H2X | Work Hardened and Partially Annealed |
| HX2 | Quarter Hard |
| H4X | Work Hardened and Stoved |
| HX6 | Three Quarter Hard |
| HX4 | Half Hard |
| HX8 | Fully Hardened |
| Code | |
|---|---|
| F | H115 | O | H116 | H111 | H12 | H112 | H14 | H16 | H18 | H19 | H24 | H26 | H28 | H32 | H321 | H323 | H34 | H343 | H36 | H38 | T1 | T2 | T3 | T351 | T352 | T3510 | T3511 | T36 | T361 | T4 | T42 | T451 | T4510 | T4511 | T5 | T6 | T62 | T651 | T6510 | T6511 | T7 | T72 | T73 | T7351 | T8 | T81 | T851 | T8510 | T8511 | T9 | T10 |
| Alloy | Melting Range (°C) | Melting Range (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| 5052 | 605 – 650 | 1125 – 1200 |
| 2024 | 500 – 635 | 935 – 1180 |
| 6061 | 580 – 650 | 1080 – 1205 |
| 3003 | 640 – 655 | 1190 – 1210 |
| 7075 | 475 – 635 | 890 – 1175 |
| Alloy | Melting Range (°C) | Melting Range (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| A360 | 557 – 596 | 1030 – 1100 |
| A413 | 574 – 582 | 1070 – 1080 |
| A380 | 538 – 593 | 1000 – 1100 |
| B390 | 510 – 649 | 950 – 1200 |
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Conclusion
Aluminum has a relatively low melting point.It melts at 660°C, and engineers use it in industrial cases.
