Available Shapes

3003 is available in Coil, Plate and Sheet.

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Typical Chemistry (% Maximum unless shown as a range)

Cu	Si	Fe	Mn	Zn	Al
0.20	0.60	0.7	1.0 / 1.5	0.10	Balance

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Characteristics

The 3003 alloy is non-heat-treatable, its corrosion resistance and formability are excellent, but its anodzing characteristics are rated as fair.

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Typical Applications

3003 is often used in general sheet metal work, stamped, spun and drawn parts, cabinets, mail boxes, food and chemical storage and handling. If part is to be anodized consider 5005, if higher strength is desired consider 5052.

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Mechanical Properties

	Tensile Strength		Yield Strength		Elongation	Brinell Hardness
	ksi	MPa	ksi	MPa	% in 2" (50mm)
3003-0	16.0	110	6.0	40	30	28
3003-H12	19.0	135	18.0	125	10	35
3003-H14	22.0	155	21.0	155	8	40
3003-H16	26.0	180	25.0	175	5	47
3003-H18	29.0	205	27.0	190	4	-

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Fabrication Guide

				Weldability
	Corrosion Resistance	Formability	Machinability	Mpa	TIG	Resist.
3003-0	A	A	E	A	A	A
3003-H14	A	B	D	A	A	A
3003-H18	A	C	D	A	A	A

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