Aluminum 8011A
AA 8011A · EN AW-8011A
8011A is a non-heat-treatable Al-Fe-Si sheet and foil alloy (EN AW-8011A, AlFeSi(A)) whose strength comes only from cold rolling, so it is supplied across O, H111 and the H12–H19/H22–H26 tempers.
Reference datasheet — 8011A is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the H18 condition
8011A tempers and conditions
8011A is supplied in 10 conditions, soft to hard. H18 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Pick for maximum ductility: household foil, cold-formable (Alu-Alu) blister base web, laminating and deep-draw work. | 40 | 105 | 28 | 26 HB | 57 % IACS |
Slightly strain hardened | Use where near-O ductility is needed but the coil has been levelled/straightened, e.g. light-gauge strip and fin stock. | 50 | 115 | 22 | 29 HB | 56 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Stabilised soft-intermediate temper: better bendability and flatter coil than H12 at similar strength. | 80 | 125 | 14 | 32 HB | 56 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Lightly work-hardened strip when O is too limp but full forming ductility is still required. | 90 | 120 | 10 | 34 HB | 56 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Best strength/ductility compromise for deep-drawn foil containers, semi-rigid trays and stamped closures. | 105 | 145 | 9 | 38 HB | 55.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Most common semi-rigid strip temper: closures, caps, lamp caps, stamped light-gauge parts. | 115 | 140 | 6 | 40 HB | 55.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Higher-strength stabilised temper for rigid containers and closures that still need moderate flanging. | 125 | 158 | 6 | 44 HB | 55 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Choose when higher stiffness/strength is needed with only mild bending, e.g. rigid closures and shallow-formed strip. | 135 | 160 | 4 | 45 HB | 55 % IACS |
H18Default Strain hardened, full hard | Default supply condition for hard foil: pharmaceutical blister lidding, container/food foil stock and lacquered laminates needing puncture resistance. | 155 | 175 | 3 | 50 HB | 55 % IACS |
Strain hardened, extra hard | Extra-hard rolled foil/strip for maximum tensile strength where formability is not required. | 175 | 195 | 2 | 54 HB | 55 % IACS |
What is 8011A?
8011A is a non-heat-treatable Al-Fe-Si sheet and foil alloy (EN AW-8011A, AlFeSi(A)) whose strength comes only from cold rolling, so it is supplied across O, H111 and the H12–H19/H22–H26 tempers. It is chosen for thin-gauge foil, fin stock and closure stock where drawability, heat transfer (211 W/m·K) and 55% IACS conductivity matter more than strength. Default-condition values are 155 MPa yield, 175 MPa tensile, 3% elongation and 50 HB, with service limited to about 110 °C. It is rarely machined and anodizes only as a grey protective film; 8021 is the closer choice for cold-form pharmaceutical foil. 8011A has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 640°C (1,184 °F). 8011A has a yield strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) — weaker than 63% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
What is 8011A used for?
- foil packaging
- closures & bottle caps
- heat exchanger fin stock
- flexible packaging laminates
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 211 W/m·K (121.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 55 % IACS, better than 93% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Hard to polish — 40/100, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
- Limited service temperature — 110°C (230 °F), worse than 89% of aluminum grades
- Limited ductility — 3%, worse than 79% of aluminum grades
8011A properties
Typical room-temperature values for 8011A-H18; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
8011A has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 640°C (1,184 °F).
Mechanical11
8011A has a yield strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) — weaker than 63% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
8011A is rated for continuous service to 110°C (230 °F). It conducts heat at 211 W/m·K (121.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.4 µm/m·K (13 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
8011A conducts electricity at 55 % IACS, better than 93% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (58/100), better than 57% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 8011A takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability7
8011A's machinability is fair (45/100, worse than 72% of aluminum grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability fair (35/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. 8011A is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 8011A
Is 8011A easy to machine?
Rarely machined; in soft tempers it is gummy and needs polished high-rake tools, high speed and flood lubricant — blank, slit or die-cut instead.
Can 8011A be welded?
Non-heat-treatable and readily GTAW/GMAW welded with 4043 or 1100 filler in strip gauges, but foil is joined by heat-sealing lacquer, adhesive lamination or ultrasonic/resistance methods.
Can 8011A be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent in O/H2x tempers for deep drawing, embossing and cold-form blister; H18/H19 hard foil should only be lightly bent as it cracks, and interanneal or specify H24 for severe draws.
8011A chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | 0.4 – 0.8 | 0.6 |
| FeFe-bearing intermetallics control grain size in foil | 0.5 – 1 | 0.75 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Mn | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Mg | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Cr | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Zn | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Ti | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Others (each)total 0.15 max | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on 8011A?
Normally supplied degreased and coil-coated, printed or lacquered; conversion coating gives good paint/lacquer adhesion, while anodising is only protective (grey, non-decorative) because of the Fe/Si intermetallics.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 8011A in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AW-8011A
How much does 8011A cost?
8011A is a premium-cost aluminum ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
8011A — frequently asked
What is 8011A used for?
8011A is typically used for foil packaging, closures & bottle caps, heat exchanger fin stock and flexible packaging laminates. In short: formable foil-gauge aluminum; good sealing and heat transfer; non-heat-treatable Al-Fe-Si.
What is the yield strength of 8011A?
8011A has a typical yield strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) — weaker than 63% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 10 listed tempers.
Is 8011A easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, worse than 72% of aluminum grades). Rarely machined; in soft tempers it is gummy and needs polished high-rake tools, high speed and flood lubricant — blank, slit or die-cut instead.
Can 8011A be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). Non-heat-treatable and readily GTAW/GMAW welded with 4043 or 1100 filler in strip gauges, but foil is joined by heat-sealing lacquer, adhesive lamination or ultrasonic/resistance methods.
What surface finishes work on 8011A?
Normally supplied degreased and coil-coated, printed or lacquered; conversion coating gives good paint/lacquer adhesion, while anodising is only protective (grey, non-decorative) because of the Fe/Si intermetallics.
Can 8011A be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent in O/H2x tempers for deep drawing, embossing and cold-form blister; H18/H19 hard foil should only be lightly bent as it cracks, and interanneal or specify H24 for severe draws.
What is the maximum service temperature of 8011A?
8011A is rated for continuous use to about 110°C (230 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 8011A-H18 and 8011A-O?
H18 is the default condition — default supply condition for hard foil: pharmaceutical blister lidding, container/food foil stock and lacquered laminates needing puncture resistance. O: pick for maximum ductility: household foil, cold-formable (Alu-Alu) blister base web, laminating and deep-draw work. Yield strength is 155 MPa in H18 versus 40 MPa in O.
How much does 8011A cost?
8011A is a premium-cost aluminum ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 573-3 — Chemical composition of wrought aluminium alloys — CEN (2019)
- EN 485-2 — Aluminium sheet, strip and plate: mechanical properties — CEN (2021)
- EN 546-2 — Aluminium foil: mechanical properties — CEN (2007)
- GB/T 3198 — Aluminium and aluminium alloy foil — SAC (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties of Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.