1100 — wrought aluminum alloy

Commercially pure aluminum, used where strength does not matter and light weight and corrosion resistance do. Tanks, cowlings, wingtip repair, soft rivets.

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1100 at a glance

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1100 schematic
Schematic

Designation

ItemValue
Designation1100
ClassAluminum
Typewrought aluminum alloy

Composition

ElementLimit
Si + Fe0.95
Cu0.05–0.20
Mn0.05
Zn0.10
Al99.00 min

A single number is a maximum. Si + Fe is a combined maximum. Source: Aluminum Association Teal Sheets (Aug 2018).

Properties

PropertyValueSource
Density0.098 lb/in³ (2.71 g/cm³)Teal Sheets
Brinell hardness, O / H1823 / 44AC 43.13-1B Table 4-5
Rivet code and headA, plainAC 43.13-1B Table 4-8
WeldableYesFAA-H-8083-31B, p. 4-30

1100 is not in MIL-HDBK-5J, and no strength value is given here.

Notes from the guide

  • Not a source of design allowables. Values are for reference. MMPDS and the SRM govern a repair.
  • Not a substitution approval. A different alloy or temper needs approved data.

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Sources

Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.
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