2026 aluminum is a copper-alloyed high-strength aerospace alloy offering excellent fatigue resistance and damage tolerance, primarily used in aircraft fuselage and wing structures. The T3511 temper (solution heat-treated, cold-worked, and stress-relieved) provides optimal combination of strength and fracture toughness for critical structural applications requiring controlled residual stress levels.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Modulus(Ec) | 75.15 | GPa | 22°C · Extrusions | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | 22°C | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.58 | GPa | 22°C · Extrusions | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 73.77 | GPa | 22°C · Extrusions |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.768 | kg/m³ | 22°C |