Both 1050
aluminum disc blank and 3003 aluminum disc blank are widely used in the production of kitchenware. Although the two appear very similar on the surface, there are very big differences in performance and application.
1. Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties are not the same. 1050 belongs to the pure aluminum series, the aluminum content of 99.5%; 3003 aluminum discs belong to the 3 series of aluminum manganese alloy, low aluminum content, tensile strength, elongation is a little lower than 1050.
2. The price is not the same. 3003
aluminum disc cost price is higher than 1050 aluminum disc. The price difference is about 50$/TON.
3. Different applications. 1050 aluminum rounds are widely used in aluminum pots, pans, pans, and other storage containers; while 3003 aluminum rounds are widely used in pressure vessels, such as pressure cookers, non-stick cookers, rice cookers, high corrosion resistance requirements of tableware.
For customers in the Middle East, Central Asia, and African countries, 1050 aluminum discs with good quality and low price are more popular.