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Its heat and electrical conductivity are less than that of pure aluminium but much more than that of steel.

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Chemical composition of duralumin?

—Duralumin is very lightweight. It is reflective, ductile and impermeable. Duralumin can be shaped easily as it is a malleable metal. It is also a very good conductor of heat and electricity. Duralumin is odorless and because it reacts with the oxygen around it, it forms a layer of substance called aluminum oxide which is resistant to corrosion. Note: Duralumin is made mostly from aluminum, zinc, magnesium and a small percentage of copper.


When was Duralumin created?

Duralumin was created in 1909.


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The thermal conductivity of duralumin ranges from 120 to 170 W/m·K, depending on the specific alloy composition and heat treatment.


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Duralumin typically consists of around 93-96% aluminum, with the remaining portion primarily composed of copper, manganese, and magnesium.


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