8079 aluminum coil belongs to the 8000 series high-purity aluminum, with aluminum content ≥ 99.7%. This alloy features extremely high corrosion resistance, excellent workability, and good formability, making it ideal for producing high-quality food and pharmaceutical packaging aluminum foil. 8079 Aluminum Coil has a smooth surface suitable for lamination, coating, or anodizing, and is widely used in thin aluminum foil, cling film, and pharmaceutical packaging applications.
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Alloy | 8079 |
| Chemical Composition (%) | Al ≥ 99.7, Si ≤ 0.3, Fe ≤ 0.4, Cu ≤ 0.1, Mn ≤ 0.1, Zn ≤ 0.1, Ti ≤ 0.1, Others ≤ 0.1 |
| Temper | O (Soft) |
| Thickness Range | 0.006 – 0.2 mm (commonly 0.009 / 0.012 / 0.015 / 0.020 mm) |
| Width | Customizable |
| Coil Weight | Customizable |
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 150 / 300 / 505 mm |
| Surface Finish | Bright / Matte |
| Standard | ASTM B479 / EN AW-8079 / GB/T 3880 |
Description
Features
- Excellent corrosion resistance
Performs well in atmospheric, humid, and food-contact environments, ideal for packaging and household applications.
- Good formability and workability
Can be easily rolled, bent, stamped, and deep-drawn, suitable for thin gauge applications such as foil production.
- Lightweight material
Low density ensures ease of handling while maintaining durability for packaging or industrial use.
- High thermal and electrical conductivity
Suitable for applications requiring heat transfer or electrical conduction.
- Smooth surface finish
Ideal for coating, printing, or laminating for decorative or functional purposes.
- Excellent weldability
Compatible with spot and seam welding in specific industrial applications.
Applications
- Food packaging
Widely used for aluminum foil in food wrapping, containers, trays, and pouches due to high purity, corrosion resistance, and excellent barrier properties.
- Household applications
Suitable for kitchen foil, baking sheets, and disposable containers.
- Industrial packaging
Applied in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical packaging where hygiene, corrosion resistance, and barrier properties are critical.
- Heat transfer applications
Ideal for components requiring good thermal conductivity, such as heat exchangers or thermal packaging.
- Electrical applications
Can be used for capacitors, shielding, and other thin-gauge electrical components.
- Decorative and functional laminates
Suitable for coating, printing, or laminating for functional or decorative purposes.
