3000 series aluminium’s primary alloying element is manganese. The alloys offer good corrosion resistance and moderate strength. The range of applications for the this range is diverse – from domestic kitchen equipment such as pots and pans to heat exchangers used in power plants. 3000 series aluminium alloys can be used at elevated temperatures and offers good formability.

The main alloying element of 3000 series commercial aluminium alloys is manganese and our range is generally non-heat treatable. Only a limited percentage of manganese can actually be added to the aluminium so this element is the main alloying element in only rare cases. 3003 aluminium alloy, for example, is a material used for general purpose in applications where good workability and moderate strength is required.

3003 aluminum alloy is one of the most widely distributed types of aluminum on the market today and for good reason. It takes a good finish, has excellent formability, welds well, has moderate strength, and resists corrosion. These attributes allow this metal to succeed in a variety of applications and is why it is considered the most popular general-use aluminum alloy. 3003 aluminum is of the 3xxx series, meaning its main alloying element is manganese, and its chemical composition is 0.12% Cu, 1.2% Mn, and 98.6% Al (note that these numbers change based on a number of factors, and only provide a general breakdown). The density of 3003 aluminum is 2.73 g/cm³ (0.0986 lb/in³), which is around the same as pure aluminum, and it does not respond to the heat treatment process. Instead, this alloy can be strain-hardened to increase its strength, and usually comes in 3003-H18 and 3003-H22 tempers. While not especially strong, 3003 aluminum has many applications in the food/chemical markets and is useful as a highly-malleable yet resistant material.