8090 aluminium alloy
8090 aluminium alloy is produced using lithium, copper and magnesium as additives. It is commonly used in aerospace due to having a lower density than 6000 or 2000 series aluminium.[1] 8090 aluminium was developed as a replacement to 2114 and 2024 alloys and has a higher elastic modulus and lower density.[2]
Chemical composition[edit]
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | ≥ 93 |
| Lithium | 2.2-2.7 |
| Copper | 1.0-1.6 |
| Magnesium | 0.6-1.3 |
Applications[edit]
Aluminium 8090 is used in aerospace applications due to its low density; for example it is used in the AgustaWestland EH101 helicopter.[3] 8090 can also be extruded.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Pilić, Zora; Martinović, Ivana (2017-04-12). "A Comparative Study on the Electrochemical Behaviour of Aluminium and 8090 Al-Li-Cu-Mg Alloy in Acid Rain Solution". International Journal of Electrochemical Science. 12 (5): 3576–3588. doi:10.20964/2017.05.46.
- ^ Giglio, M.; Manes, A. (2008-02-01). "Crack propagation on helicopter panel: Experimental test and analysis". Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 75 (3–4): 866–879. doi:10.1016/j.engfracmech.2007.02.024. ISSN 0013-7944.
- ^ Li, Shuang–Shuang; Yue, Xin; Li, Qing–Yuan; Peng, He–Li; Dong, Bai–Xin; Liu, Tian–Shu; Yang, Hong–Yu; Fan, Jun; Shu, Shi–Li; Qiu, Feng; Jiang, Qi–Chuan (2023-11-01). "Development and applications of aluminum alloys for aerospace industry". Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 27: 944–983. doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.09.274. ISSN 2238-7854.
- ^ Reynolds, M.; Creed, E. (1987). "The Development of 8090 and 8091 Alloy Extrusions". Journal de Physique Colloques. 48 (C3): C3. doi:10.1051/jphyscol:1987323.
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