Aluminum 8030
AA 8030 · UNS A98030 · EN AlFeCu
8030 is an Al-Fe-Cu electrical conductor alloy in the AA 8000-series family (A98030, AlFeCu), where iron and copper additions give better creep resistance at terminations than pure aluminum while holding 61.8% IACS conductivity and 229 W/m·K thermal conductivity.
Reference datasheet — 8030 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 O condition
8030 tempers and conditions
8030 is supplied in 8 conditions, soft to hard. O 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODefault Annealed | Default for AA-8000 building wire and flexible cable: maximum elongation and conductivity, lowest connection creep. | 35 | 85 | 25 | 23 HB | 61.8 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Back-annealed quarter hard: same strength class as H12 with better ductility and lower spring-back for stranding. | 75 | 105 | 16 | 28 HB | 61.6 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Light cold work when slightly higher tensile is needed but the wire must still bend and terminate easily. | 85 | 110 | 12 | 30 HB | 61.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Half-hard with restored ductility; common compromise temper for compact-stranded AA-8000 cable. | 95 | 122 | 11 | 33 HB | 61.4 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Half-hard intermediate temper for stranded conductors needing more pull strength during installation. | 105 | 128 | 8 | 35 HB | 61.3 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Three-quarter hard with back-anneal for reduced brittleness in stranding and bending. | 118 | 142 | 7 | 38 HB | 61.2 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Higher-strength intermediate temper for conductors pulled through long or tight raceways. | 128 | 148 | 5 | 40 HB | 61.1 % IACS |
Strain hardened, extra hard | As-drawn hard wire, used mainly as an intermediate stage or where maximum tensile is required before final anneal. | 150 | 170 | 2.5 | 46 HB | 60.8 % IACS |
What is 8030?
8030 is an Al-Fe-Cu electrical conductor alloy in the AA 8000-series family (A98030, AlFeCu), where iron and copper additions give better creep resistance at terminations than pure aluminum while holding 61.8% IACS conductivity and 229 W/m·K thermal conductivity. It is bought as continuously cast rod, drawn wire and stranded cable in O through H19 tempers for insulated building wire. Mechanical properties are low by design (35 MPa yield, 85 MPa tensile, HB 23) and service is limited to 150 °C, so it carries no structural load. 8177 (Al-Fe-Ni) is the nearest alternative where connector creep behaviour drives the choice. 8030 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). 8030 has a yield strength of 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) and a tensile strength of 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) — weaker than 96% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
What is 8030 used for?
- electrical building wire
- conductor rod
- cable
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 61.8 % IACS, better than 98% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 98/100, better than 98% of aluminum grades
- Conducts heat well — 229 W/m·K (132.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 96% of aluminum grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 25%, better than 94% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 85/100, better than 79% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 35 MPa (5.08 ksi), worse than 96% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 25/100, worse than 96% of aluminum grades
8030 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 8030-O; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
8030 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).
Mechanical11
8030 has a yield strength of 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) and a tensile strength of 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) — weaker than 96% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
8030 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 229 W/m·K (132.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 96% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.6 µm/m·K (13.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
8030 conducts electricity at 61.8 % IACS, better than 98% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (62/100), better than 67% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 8030 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability8
8030's machinability is poor (25/100, worse than 96% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability excellent (98/100).
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. 8030 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 8030
Is 8030 easy to machine?
Very soft and gummy — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed and flood lubricant; rarely machined since the alloy is sold as rod, wire and cable.
Can 8030 be welded?
Readily joined by TIG/MIG (1100 or 4043 filler), friction and cold-pressure welding; in service, conductors are compression- or set-screw-terminated with AL/CU-rated connectors and joint compound rather than welded.
Can 8030 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent drawability from continuously cast rod to fine wire with intermediate or final anneals; compacts and strands well with low spring-back in O/H2x tempers.
8030 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 |
| Feprincipal strengthening/creep-resisting addition | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.55 |
| Cu | 0.15 – 0.3 | 0.22 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Bboron treatment to remove transition metals and raise conductivity | 0 – 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.03 | |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Alremainder, ≈99.0–99.4% | balance |
What surface finishes work on 8030?
Normally supplied bare or insulated (THHN/XHHW/XLPE); tin plating is used on lugs and terminations, anodizing is only fair because of Fe/Cu 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 8030 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A98030
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AlFeCu
How much does 8030 cost?
8030 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.
8030 — frequently asked
What is 8030 used for?
8030 is typically used for electrical building wire, conductor rod and cable. In short: creep-resistant conductor aluminum; 61.8% IACS building wire; very high formability, low strength.
What is the yield strength of 8030?
8030 has a typical yield strength of 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) and a tensile strength of 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) — weaker than 96% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 8030 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (25/100, worse than 96% of aluminum grades). Very soft and gummy — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed and flood lubricant; rarely machined since the alloy is sold as rod, wire and cable.
Can 8030 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (85/100). Readily joined by TIG/MIG (1100 or 4043 filler), friction and cold-pressure welding; in service, conductors are compression- or set-screw-terminated with AL/CU-rated connectors and joint compound rather than welded.
What surface finishes work on 8030?
Normally supplied bare or insulated (THHN/XHHW/XLPE); tin plating is used on lugs and terminations, anodizing is only fair because of Fe/Cu intermetallics.
Can 8030 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent drawability from continuously cast rod to fine wire with intermediate or final anneals; compacts and strands well with low spring-back in O/H2x tempers.
What is the maximum service temperature of 8030?
8030 is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 8030-O and 8030-H19?
O is the default condition — default for AA-8000 building wire and flexible cable: maximum elongation and conductivity, lowest connection creep. H19: as-drawn hard wire, used mainly as an intermediate stage or where maximum tensile is required before final anneal. Yield strength is 35 MPa in O versus 150 MPa in H19.
How much does 8030 cost?
8030 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
- 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)
- International Alloy Designation and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- AA-8000 series aluminium building wire technical data — Southwire / Encore Wire (2022)
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.