Short answer: Aluminum (density 2.70 g/cm3) is the lightest structural metal in common use, with excellent corrosion resistance, high formability, and good electrical and thermal conductivity. HXSCO supplies aluminum in sheet, plate, coil, bar, rod, profile, wire, and custom-extruded forms across the 1000 to 7000 series, with mill-test certificates for marine, transport, architecture, and industrial applications.

At a Glance

Why Specify Aluminum?

Aluminum’s low density, natural oxide protection, and easy fabrication make it the default for weight-sensitive designs. It does not rust, is non-magnetic, and reflects heat and light. The trade-off is lower strength than steel – so alloy and temper selection is what turns aluminum into a structural material.

Alloy Series at a Glance

The chart groups the families buyers specify most. 1xxx is pure, conductive, and soft; 3xxx adds work-hardening for roofing and siding; 5xxx (magnesium) is the marine workhorse; 6xxx (Mg+Si) extrudes and age-hardens for structural and architectural use; 7xxx (zinc) delivers the highest strength for aerospace and transport.

Supply Forms and Tempers

• Sheet & plate: 0.2-200 mm for panels, hulls, and machined parts.
• Coil: for continuous roll-forming and roofing.
• Extruded profile: custom cross-sections for frames and heat sinks.
• Bar, rod & wire: for machining, fasteners, and conductors.

Typical Applications

Aluminum serves marine vessels and superstructures, truck and rail bodies, building facades and window systems, heat exchangers, electrical busbars, and consumer and aerospace parts. Where weight, corrosion, or conductivity drive the design, aluminum leads.

Sourcing Aluminum from HXSCO

HXSCO stocks and sources aluminum in every common series and form. Tell us the alloy, temper, dimensions, and quantity, and we will quote with full mill-test certification and the delivery schedule your project needs.

Frequently Asked Questions