Aluminium alloy 1050 is a popular grade of aluminium for general sheet metal work where moderate strength is required.
Alloy 1050 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective finish.
Chemical Composition
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0 - 0.25 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 - 0.07 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 - 0.03 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Weldability
When welding 1050 to itself or an alloy from the same subgroup the recommended filler wire is 1100. For welding to alloys 5083 and 5086 or alloys from the 7XXX series, the recommend wire is 5356. For other alloys use 4043 filler wire.
Applications:
Chemical process plant equipment
Food industry containers
Pyrotechnic powder
Architectural flashings
Lamp reflectors
Cable sheathing
