Aluminum 8017
AA 8017 · UNS A98017
8017 is an Al-Fe conductor alloy with nickel (A98017, AlFe(Ni)), supplied mainly as continuous-cast rod and drawn wire in O, F, H12/H22/H221, H14/H24 and H16/H26 tempers.
Reference datasheet — 8017 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 H12 condition
8017 tempers and conditions
8017 is supplied in 9 conditions, soft to hard. H12 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 9 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Choose for maximum flexibility and highest conductivity, e.g. flexible building-wire conductors and terminations that must not relax. | 35 | 85 | 25 | 21 HB | 61.8 % IACS |
As fabricated | Mill feedstock condition of 9.5 mm redraw rod before drawing and tempering; properties are indicative only. | 75 | 110 | 18 | 28 HB | 61.5 % IACS |
Strain-hardened and partially annealed, special quarter-hard | Tightly controlled variant of H22 used by cable makers to hit a narrow tensile window for compression-connector qualification. | 80 | 105 | 18 | 29 HB | 61.3 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Same strength band as H12 but stabilised by partial annealing — preferred where consistent elongation and low connection relaxation matter. | 85 | 110 | 17 | 30 HB | 61.2 % IACS |
H12Default Strain hardened, quarter hard | The standard stocked intermediate temper for AA-8000 building-wire and cable conductors — strength enough to handle and pull, still soft enough to compress-terminate. | 95 | 115 | 14 | 32 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Half-hard strength with recovered ductility — common for larger stranded conductors that must still bend into panels. | 105 | 125 | 12 | 35 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Pick when higher pull-out/tensile strength is needed in the conductor and some ductility can be traded away. | 115 | 130 | 9 | 37 HB | 60.8 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Stabilised three-quarter-hard wire — strength close to H16 with better bend behaviour and lower relaxation. | 120 | 140 | 8 | 40 HB | 60.8 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Highest routinely supplied strength for 8017 wire; used where mechanical loading of the conductor governs. | 130 | 145 | 6 | 42 HB | 60.5 % IACS |
What is 8017?
8017 is an Al-Fe conductor alloy with nickel (A98017, AlFe(Ni)), supplied mainly as continuous-cast rod and drawn wire in O, F, H12/H22/H221, H14/H24 and H16/H26 tempers. It combines 61 % IACS electrical conductivity and 231 W/m·K thermal conductivity with 95 MPa yield, 115 MPa tensile, 14 % elongation and a formability rating of 92, giving more mechanical strength than 1350 conductor stock. Service temperature is limited to about 125 °C, machinability is poor (score 30), and the alloy is not intended for structural or load-bearing parts. 8017 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 645°C (1,193 °F). 8017 has a yield strength of 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — weaker than 86% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 14% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
What is 8017 used for?
- electrical wire
- cable conductors
- bus bar
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 231 W/m·K (133.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 97% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 61 % IACS, better than 96% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 92/100, better than 94% of aluminum grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 14%, better than 81% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 85/100, better than 79% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 30/100, worse than 92% of aluminum grades
- Low strength — 95 MPa (13.8 ksi), worse than 86% of aluminum grades
8017 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 8017-H12; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
8017 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 645°C (1,193 °F).
Mechanical10
8017 has a yield strength of 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — weaker than 86% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 14% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
8017 is rated for continuous service to 125°C (257 °F). It conducts heat at 231 W/m·K (133.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 97% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.6 µm/m·K (13.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
8017 conducts electricity at 61 % IACS, better than 96% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (58/100), better than 57% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 8017 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
8017's machinability is poor (30/100, worse than 92% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability excellent (92/100).
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. 8017 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 8017
Is 8017 easy to machine?
Soft and gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high speed, flood coolant to avoid built-up edge; rarely machined since the alloy is sold as wire.
Can 8017 be welded?
Readily weldable by GTAW/GMAW with 1100 or 4043 filler and by resistance/compression welding; HAZ anneals to O-temper strength but conductivity is unaffected.
Can 8017 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent cold drawability from continuous-cast rod down to fine wire; bends and compression-terminates without cracking in O/H2x tempers, interanneal for heavy reductions.
8017 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 | ≤ 0.1 | 0.05 |
| Feprimary strengthening/dispersoid element | 0.55 – 0.8 | 0.68 |
| Cu | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Mg | 0.01 – 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Bboron treatment to remove transition metals and raise conductivity | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Li | ≤ 0 | |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.03 | |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Alremainder, ≥99.0 | balance |
What surface finishes work on 8017?
Normally supplied bare or extruded-insulated; anodizing gives only a dull grey functional film; tin or nickel plating on lug contact surfaces prevents galvanic problems with copper hardware.
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 8017 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A98017
How much does 8017 cost?
8017 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% 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.
8017 — frequently asked
What is 8017 used for?
8017 is typically used for electrical wire, cable conductors and bus bar. In short: 61 % IACS conductor alloy; stronger than 1350 wire; very high cold drawability.
What is the yield strength of 8017?
8017 has a typical yield strength of 95 MPa (13.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — weaker than 86% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 9 listed tempers.
Is 8017 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (30/100, worse than 92% of aluminum grades). Soft and gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high speed, flood coolant to avoid built-up edge; rarely machined since the alloy is sold as wire.
Can 8017 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (85/100). Readily weldable by GTAW/GMAW with 1100 or 4043 filler and by resistance/compression welding; HAZ anneals to O-temper strength but conductivity is unaffected.
What surface finishes work on 8017?
Normally supplied bare or extruded-insulated; anodizing gives only a dull grey functional film; tin or nickel plating on lug contact surfaces prevents galvanic problems with copper hardware.
Can 8017 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent cold drawability from continuous-cast rod down to fine wire; bends and compression-terminates without cracking in O/H2x tempers, interanneal for heavy reductions.
What is the maximum service temperature of 8017?
8017 is rated for continuous use to about 125°C (257 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 8017-H12 and 8017-O?
H12 is the default condition — the standard stocked intermediate temper for AA-8000 building-wire and cable conductors — strength enough to handle and pull, still soft enough to compress-terminate. O: choose for maximum flexibility and highest conductivity, e.g. flexible building-wire conductors and terminations that must not relax. Yield strength is 95 MPa in H12 versus 35 MPa in O.
How much does 8017 cost?
8017 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% 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
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASTM B800 — 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers — ASTM International (2019)
- ASTM B801 — Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire — ASTM International (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2: Properties and Selection — Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
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.