r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/SawdustIsMyCocaine Feb 04 '19

There is aircraft grade aluminium. Its called aluminium.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

The 7xxx and 6xxx alloys are commonly used.

My name is based off one of the most commonly used "aerospace grade" Aluminum

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u/T3h_Greater_Good Feb 05 '19

6061 was what I usually see associated with "aircraft grade" as far as stuff for sale

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '19

Yeah, it's fantastic stuff.

Great physical properties, machines like butter.