Abstract: An aluminum alloy having improved strength and ductility, comprising: Cu 3.5–5.8 wt. %, Mg 0.1–1.8 wt. % Mn 0.1–0.8 wt. % Ag 0.2–0.8 wt. % Ti 0.02–0.12 wt. % and optionally one or more selected from the group consisting of Cr 0.1–0.8 wt. %, Hf 0.1–1.0 wt. %, Sc 0.03–0.6 wt. %, and V 0.05–0.15 wt. %. balance aluminum and incidental elements and impurities, and wherein the alloy is substantially zirconium-free.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminium OSF integrated circuit panel production method comprising surface preparation of two aluminium alloy sheets, deposition on one of the sheets of a weld-proof ink in reserved areas corresponding to the design of the circuit, connection by rolling of the sheets together, and expansion of the channels corresponding to the non-welded areas using a pressurised fluid, wherein one of the sheets is made of 1000 series alloy and the other of an alloy containing iron and manganese and such that Fe+Mn>0.8% (by weight), and preferentially >1, or 1.5%. The iron and manganese alloy is preferentially obtained by continuous casting of strips between two cooled rolls. The invention also relates to a continuous aluminium alloy integrated circuit panel production method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strip or sheet of aluminium alloy, comprising at least 80% by weight of aluminium and 0.01 to 0.5% yttrium and/or 0.05 to 0.5% bismuth, coated on at least one face with a brazing alloy. Said sheets and strips are used for the production of pieces by non-flux brazing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy worked product, characterised in that contains (percentage by weight) Mg 4.85–5.35 Mn 0.20–0.50 Zn 0.20–0.45 Si < 0.20 Fe < 0.30 Cu < 0.25 Cr < 0.15 Ti < 0.15 Zr < 0.15 the remainder being aluminium with its inevitable impurities. This product preferentially has an elongation at fracture A(LT) of at least 24% and an Rm(LT)×A(LT) parameter of at least 8500. It shows a good stress and intergranular corrosion resistance. It may be used for welded constructions, particularly tankers, motor car bodywork, and industrial vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for melting scrap of an aluminum alloy containing lithium. The steps include providing scrap containing aluminum-lithium-type alloys, preparing an initial liquid metal bed of a first composition in a smelting oven, loading the scrap onto the initial liquid metal bed so as to create a floating layer of the scrap with a controlled thickness at the surface of the liquid metal bed, partially melting the floating layer via contact with the metal bed so as to obtain a liquid metal bath having a second composition, and removing the liquid metal from the second composition of the liquid metal bath. The method has technical and economic advantages. It does not require investment in a particular installation and it requires minimal use of expensive expendable materials such as inert gas, because the formation of a floating layer having a controlled thickness makes it possible to effectively protect the surface of the liquid metal from oxidation.

Abstract: A Glare type composite laminated sandwich panel comprising (i) aluminum (ii) glass fibre with adhesive (iii) aluminum is disclosed. According to the present invention, at least one of the aluminum sheets is preferably made of an aluminum non-heat treatable alloy type Al—Mg with a magnesium content of between 4 and 6%. These sandwich panels have mechanical characteristics similar to sandwich panels comprising sheets with a heat treatable alloy. Panels of the present invention further generally have better corrosion resistance and are less expensive than those made with heat treatable alloys such as 2xxx and 7xxx type alloys.