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EN AW-2024 | AlCu4Mg1

Numeric designationEN AW-2024
Chemical designationAlCu4Mg1
Etching5 % NaOH, Barker

Micrographs of an age-hardenable AlCu4Mg1 alloy with two different etchings.
Solution annealing is performed at 500 °C/water quenching. Cold ageing time is 5-8 days; warm ageing at 180-195 °C for 16-24 hours.

Etching:

  • 5% NaOH
  • Barker, 20V, 120sec, V2A electrode