Material Specs For AL2023

[weiyew]

Hi all,

Does anyone of you have heard of Aluminum Alloy 2023? If so, could you provide me the material specifications as well as the vendor whom I and reach to buy?

Thanks!

 

[swall]

I checked the Aluminum Association registered alloys list for 2004 and no 2023 alloy is listed.

 

[kenvlach]

No mention of Al 2023 in the following references:
Aluminum, vols. I, II & III (1967),
ASM Handbook vol. 2, 9th Edn. (1979),
Aluminum: Properties and Physical Metallurgy (1984),
Smithells Metals Reference Book, 7th Edn. (1992),
Handbook of Materials for Product Selection, 3rd Edn.; the 178-page chapter "Aluminum" covers Aluminum Association & ASTM specs. (2001),
Light Alloys, 4th Edn. (2006),

http://www.astm.org

http://www.matweb.com

I found limited supplies from an Internet search:
Pipe and tube fittings for handrails, with mill, satin and anodized finishes:

http://www.geobezdan.com/geobezdan/index.jsp?cid=321&sid=-20-750-3211

Aluminum 2023-T351 Hexagons, sizes 8' to 12' lengths, 1/4" to 3"

http://www.hagertysteel.com/products/aluminum.html

Due to the lack of data and availability, cannot possibly recommend for any critical use, especially not aerospace.

 

[Kalroy]

I couldn't find it in Mil handbook 5, ASM Handbook vol 4 (heat treatment), PWA manual, T.O. 1-1A-9, or any of the filler rod guides we have here at Edwards either. 2008, 2024, and 2219 sure, but no 2023.

sorry,

Kalroy