Aluminum A1N30-F (As fabricated)
Temper
Mill intermediate stock (hot-rolled coil/re-roll slab) supplied without guaranteed mechanical properties.
Values for the F condition
Other A1N30 tempers and conditions
A1N30 is listed in 10 conditions; see the grade overview at A1N30.
Compare all 10 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODefault Annealed | Default soft condition for laminate/pouch foil, deep-drawn packaging and formable foil where maximum elongation is needed. | 30 | 80 | 30 | 23 HB | 61 % IACS |
FThis page As fabricated | Mill intermediate stock (hot-rolled coil/re-roll slab) supplied without guaranteed mechanical properties. | 45 | 90 | 25 | 25 HB | 60.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Partially annealed soft-hard balance for foil that must still be deep-formed after slitting. | 65 | 95 | 15 | 27 HB | 60.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Light cold work when slightly more stiffness than O is needed but forming is still required. | 75 | 95 | 12 | 28 HB | 60 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Most common semi-hard foil/strip temper: useful strength with retained bendability. | 85 | 110 | 10 | 31 HB | 60 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Mid cold-worked strip for shallow forming, shielding tape and fin/foil stock needing some handling stiffness. | 95 | 110 | 8 | 32 HB | 60 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Near-hard but stabilized ductility; used where H18 cracks during forming. | 105 | 125 | 6 | 36 HB | 59.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Choose when flatness/stiffness in thin gauge matters more than bendability. | 110 | 125 | 5 | 37 HB | 59.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, full hard | The standard hard temper for capacitor and thin packaging foil rolled to final gauge without interanneal. | 135 | 150 | 3 | 44 HB | 59 % IACS |
Strain hardened, extra hard | Maximum cold work, used for very thin high-tension foil runs and etched capacitor foil substrates. | 150 | 165 | 2 | 46 HB | 59 % IACS |
What is A1N30-F?
A1N30-F is A1N30 in the F temper — mill intermediate stock (hot-rolled coil/re-roll slab) supplied without guaranteed mechanical properties. A1N30-F has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) — weaker than 95% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi). A1N30-F has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 646°C (1,195 °F). O is the default condition FabDigit quotes; F is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 229 W/m·K (132.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 96% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 60.5 % IACS, better than 96% of aluminum grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 25%, better than 94% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 92/100, better than 94% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 90/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 45 MPa (6.53 ksi), worse than 95% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 28/100, worse than 94% of aluminum grades
A1N30-F properties
Typical room-temperature values for A1N30-F; 17 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are A1N30 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
A1N30-F has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 646°C (1,195 °F).
Mechanical11
A1N30-F has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) — weaker than 95% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
A1N30-F 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
A1N30-F conducts electricity at 60.5 % IACS, better than 96% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (72/100), better than 83% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of A1N30-F takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 10%.
Manufacturability7
A1N30-F's machinability is poor (28/100, worse than 94% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (90/100); formability excellent (92/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with A1N30-F
Is A1N30 easy to machine?
Rarely machined; very soft and gummy — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed, generous lubricant, and expect burrs on any slitting or die-cutting operation.
Can A1N30 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/GMAW/ultrasonic weldability with 1100 or 1188 filler in thicker gauges; in foil gauges joining is normally ultrasonic, resistance or adhesive lamination since fusion welding burns through.
Can A1N30 be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding cold formability in O/H22 tempers (deep-draw pouch foil); hard H18/H19 foil work-hardens fast and should be interannealed at 300–380 °C if further forming is needed.
What surface finishes work on A1N30?
Takes clear anodizing, chemical conversion (chromate-free passivation) and PET/PP/nylon lamination well; degrease and remove rolling oil before coating, and etch (DC/AC) for capacitor foil surface area.
A1N30 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+Fecombined silicon plus iron limit, as written in the 1N30/1230 registration | ≤ 0.7 | 0.45 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Tigrain refiner residual | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Alminimum aluminium content defines the grade | ≥ 99.3 (balance) | — |
A1N30-F — frequently asked
What is A1N30-F used for?
A1N30-F is typically used for electrolytic capacitor foil, precision foil stock, laminated pouch and barrier foil, etched anode foil blanks, thin-gauge electrical strip and foil for heat exchanger fin stock. In short: JIS precision foil grade; 1230-class purity band; formability 98, weldability 90.
What is the yield strength of A1N30-F?
A1N30-F has a typical yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) — weaker than 95% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 10 listed tempers.
Is A1N30-F easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (28/100, worse than 94% of aluminum grades). Rarely machined; very soft and gummy — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed, generous lubricant, and expect burrs on any slitting or die-cutting operation.
Can A1N30-F be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (90/100). Excellent GTAW/GMAW/ultrasonic weldability with 1100 or 1188 filler in thicker gauges; in foil gauges joining is normally ultrasonic, resistance or adhesive lamination since fusion welding burns through.
What surface finishes work on A1N30-F?
Takes clear anodizing, chemical conversion (chromate-free passivation) and PET/PP/nylon lamination well; degrease and remove rolling oil before coating, and etch (DC/AC) for capacitor foil surface area.
Can A1N30-F be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding cold formability in O/H22 tempers (deep-draw pouch foil); hard H18/H19 foil work-hardens fast and should be interannealed at 300–380 °C if further forming is needed.
What is the maximum service temperature of A1N30-F?
A1N30-F 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 A1N30-O and A1N30-H19?
O is the default condition — default soft condition for laminate/pouch foil, deep-drawn packaging and formable foil where maximum elongation is needed. H19: maximum cold work, used for very thin high-tension foil runs and etched capacitor foil substrates. Yield strength is 30 MPa in O versus 150 MPa in H19.
Sources
- JIS H4160 — Aluminium and aluminium alloy foils — JSA (2018)
- JIS H4000 — Aluminium and aluminium alloy sheets, strips and plates — JSA (2022)
- International Alloy Designations 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)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- Aluminium foil stock (1N30/1235) technical data — Japanese/Chinese foil rolling mills (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.