Alloy series
8xxx Series — Aluminium–Other (Foil & Special)
Foil alloys plus lithium and iron-nickel specials.
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Properties
8xxx — Traits and Typical Uses
| Common grades | 8011 · 8021 · 8079 |
|---|---|
| Key traits | High elongation · Low pinhole count · Clean surface · Non-heat-treatable |
| Typical uses | Household foil · Pharma blister · Capacitor foil · Cable wrap |
| Heat treatable | No — strengthened by work hardening (H tempers) |
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How 8xxx Compares
Choose 8xxx when
Household foil · Pharma blister · Capacitor foil · Cable wrap
Think again if
You need structural product at all — the 8xxx series is a foil and speciality series.
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