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duralumin

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
duralumin , alloy of aluminum (over 90%) with copper (about 4%), magnesium (0.5%-1%), and manganese (less than l%). Before a final heat treatment the alloy is ductile and malleable; after heat treatment a reaction between the aluminum and magnesium produces increased hardness and tensile strength. Because of its lightness and other desirable physical properties, duralumin is widely used in the aircraft industry. Author not available, DURALUMIN. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev
Encyclopedia of World Biography ... in the construction of all-metal aircraft fabricated out of Duralumin. In the course of his career Tupolev designed well over 100 ... the two-seater ANT-2, constructed in 1924 completely out of Duralumin; the TB-1, a two-engine bomber with a range of 625 miles and ... Read more
aluminum
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ... coloring aluminum led to its use in jewelry, on wall surfaces, and in colored kitchenware. Important alloys of aluminum include duralumin , aluminum bronze, and aluminum-magnesium; they are used extensively in aircraft and other industries. Although the metal ... Read more

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