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Is that still used in modern aircraft though? Depositing a layer of pure Al on the surface seems... heavy. Especially if you have access to high performance p
by ethbr1 3y ago
Is that still used in modern aircraft though?
Depositing a layer of pure Al on the surface seems... heavy.
Especially if you have access to high performance paints.
- crazygringo 3y agoAbsolutely: > Alclad has been most commonly present in certain elements of an aircraft, including the fuselage, structural members, skin, and cowls. The aluminium alloy that Alclad is derived from has become one of the most commonly used of all aluminium-based alloys. While unclad aluminium has also continued to be extensively used on modern aircraft, which has a lower weight than Alclad, it is more prone to corrosion; the alternating use of the two materials is often defined by the specific components or elements that are composed of them. In aviation-grade Alclad, the thickness of the outer cladding layer typically varies between 1% and 15% of the total thickness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alclad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alclad
- ethbr1 3y agoYes, I read Wikipedia before posting. It's unclear where exactly alclad is used in modern aircraft.
- crazygringo 3y agoYou don't need to be rude. I was trying to help. It's not like you were clear what level of detail you were looking for, and plenty of people don't.