Aluminum 2024 in bar & plate
SPECIFICATIONS: GRADE ALUMINUM 2024, UNS A92024
Castle Metals stocks a wide range of 2024 Aluminum bar and plate distributed globally from our distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K, Singapore, and Shanghai. Customers calling for 2024 a lot of times are upset about drop-in orders disrupting their production schedules. Sometimes, we find that stocking programs or finished parts inventory help our customers react faster so that their build rates are unaffected.
Aluminum 2024 is a grade of aluminum with good machinability and machined surface finish capacity. It is a high strength material of adequate workability. It has largely superseded grade 2017 for structural applications. It displays excellent strength, as much as 50% more than mild steel. It is commonly used in aircraft applications. It also shows fair corrosion resistance.
Bar Properties
Grade 2024 Bar Sizes & Specifications
grade |
condition |
shape |
temper |
size range |
specification |
2024 | Cold Finished | Rounds | T351 | 1/2" - 8" |
AMS 4120 / ASTM B-211 |
T4 | 3/16" - 7/16" |
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Hexagons | T351 |
1/2" - 2" |
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T4 | 3/16" - 7/16" |
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Squares | T351 | 1/2" - 4" |
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T4 | 1/4" - 3/8" |
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Flats | T351 | 1/2"x 3/4" - 4"x 6" |
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T4 | 1/8"x 1" - 3/8"x 6" |
Grade 2024 Bar Typical Mechanical Properties (Not For Design)
GRADE |
TENSILE- KSI |
YIELD- KSI |
ELONGATIO- % |
BRINELL HARDNESS |
2024 |
68 |
47 |
19 |
120 |
For more information, see Aluminum Cold Finished and Extruded Rod and Bar Quick Guide
Chemistry(range or Maximum in %)
Chemistry (range or maximum in %)
GRADE |
SI |
FE |
CU |
MN |
MG |
CR |
ZN |
TI |
2024 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
3.8/4.9 |
0.30/0.90 |
1.2/1.8 |
0.10 |
0.25 |
0.15 |