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Aluminium 1050 and offshore usage

Aluminium 1050 and offshore usage

Aluminium 1050 and offshore usage

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We use aluminium with a low amount of alloy (1050 or 1060) for finning of tubes for air cooled coolers. Often these coolers are used offshore and then the clients are asking for 'marine grade aluminium'.

Now the question is: how can I prove that the used aluminium grade is suitable for a marine environment, is there a standard (ASTM/ISO/EN) which I can use?

RE: Aluminium 1050 and offshore usage

The 5000 series AL are the marine alloys
ASTM B928 / B928M - 09, Standard Specification for High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate for Marine Service and Similar Environments

Consider offer a protective coating like: Electrofin. We add it to all our marine heat exchangers (copper and AL fins.

RE: Aluminium 1050 and offshore usage

The marine grade alloys are are the most corrosion resistant of the high strength structural alloys. However, pure aluminum (the 1000 series) has better thermal and electrical conductivity, and better corrosion resistance. Alclad is a sheet material of high strength alloy clad with pure aluminum for corrosion protection. Contact Alcoa for recommendations that you can show your clients.

RE: Aluminium 1050 and offshore usage

(OP)
Dear sirs, thank you for your help!

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