Alloy 2024 |
Principal Alloy |
Copper |
Characteristics |
Excellent strength, fair corrosion resistance, fair machinability, hardened by heat treatment |
Typical Application |
Aircraft parts |
Common Forms |
Sheet, plate, rod, tubing |
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Alloy 2024 Alclad |
Principal Alloy |
Copper |
Characteristics |
Clad with 2.5% to 5% pure aluminum on one or both sides to increase corrosion resistance with very good strength |
Typical Application |
Aircraft skin |
Common Forms |
Sheet |
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