Aluminum for Aviation

Aluminum is one of the most recognizable materials reshaping the future of the aviation industry. It is the third most abundant element on earth and has a strong resistance to corrosion and like gold is malleable. Here are some reasons aluminum has become a primary aircraft material of choice in aviation:

Durability

Aluminum has the ability to withstand structural stress, become permanently deformed or stretched without failing, and also maintain temperature resistance.

Lightness

Aluminum is lighter than other materials like iron, steel, and titanium because of its low density. The lightness of aluminum is one of the main reasons it is used in aviation as well as the automotive industry.

Reliability

At over 36,000 feet above ground, aircrafts are under extreme pressure due to freezing temperatures and low air pressure. Aluminum’s strength, workability, and its ability withstand extreme temperatures make it more reliable than other metals. According to an article done by Experimental Aircraft Info, at subzero temperatures, its strength increases without losing quality. For this reason, brittle fracture problems do not occur with aluminum.

Corrosion Resistance

Aluminum alloys are corrosion resistant because of an oxide skin that forms due to a reaction to the atmosphere. While this is lacking in other metals, aluminum is automatically protected from chemicals and extreme weathering conditions.

Brittle Fracture Resistance

A study on low-temperature metals by Hurlich General Dynamics/Astronautics in San Diego, California point out the fact that aluminum alloys demonstrated excellent resistance to brittle fractures at a temperature of -423 degrees fahrenheit.

Diverse

Aluminum has endless functionality purposes. It’s can be joined to any aluminum product or to different materials through interlocking joints or clapping. Aluminum also has the capacity for complex design and production which makes it easy for assembly.

At Avion Alloys inc. we understand the importance of aluminum to the aviation industry. This is why we have grown to be one of the largest aluminum suppliers to aircraft manufacturers such as The Boeing Company, Cessna Aircraft Company, and British Aerospace. Contact us today by phone for an immediate quote. (800)408-2329.