Aluminum 2024-T351 Cold Finish Rectangle Bar is a high-performance aerospace alloy prized for its incredible strength and excellent resistance to fatigue. The T351 temper ensures the metal has been heat-treated and stress-relieved by stretching, which keeps the bars flat and stable during heavy machining or cutting. With its cold-finished surface, this rectangular stock features sharp, clean edges and precise dimensions that reduce the need for extra surface prep. It is a top choice for structural components in the aviation and defense industries because it handles tension and high-stress loads better than most other aluminum grades. While it is exceptionally tough, it is typically anodized or painted to protect its high copper content from corrosion in damp environments. Choosing 2024-T351 rectangle bar provides the heavy-duty reliability of a "high-tension" alloy with the lightweight efficiency needed for modern engineering.
Product Information
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Thickness
2
Width
2.5
Alloy
2024
Temper
T351
Production Method
Cold Finish
Metal Type
Aluminum
Shape
Bar-Rectangle
Brand
Online Approved Seller
Tolerance
+/- 0.125"
Weight/Lineal Foot
8.06 pounds
Mechanical Properties
Density g/cm^3
3
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
67
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load
120
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
47
Elongation % in 2 in.
13
Melting Point °F
935 - 1180
Shear Strength KSI
41
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
75
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
30
Machinability %
70
Chemistry Information : 2024 Aluminum
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Al
93.5
Cr
0.1
max
Cu
3.8
-
4.9
Mg
1.2
-
1.8
Fe
0.5
max
Mn
0.3
-
0.9
Si
0.5
max
Zn
0.25
max
Ti
0.15
max