Metal Alloys and Metals
Metal alloys and bulk metals. Import and export of wholesale metal alloys and metals. Wholesaler of metal alloys and metals with the best price.
GUTIERREZALEU MT is a leading importer and exporter of bulk and wholesale metal alloys and metals , offering a wide range of essential materials for multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, machinery manufacturing, and more.
Our product portfolio includes alloys of steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, zinc, magnesium, and pure metals such as iron, copper, aluminum, and others , all supplied under strict quality standards and with international certifications that guarantee their purity, composition, and performance.
The metal alloys we distribute are designed to offer specific properties such as mechanical strength, durability, corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity , among others, adapting to the technical needs of each client and industrial application.
GUTIERREZALEU MT works with reliable and red brass certified global suppliers, ensuring a continuous, efficient, and competitive supply . We also offer technical and logistical support to facilitate the management of large volumes and international deliveries, adapting to the specific requirements of each project.
Trust GUTIERREZALEU MT for bulk and wholesale metal alloys and metals , with a firm commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence in international service.
METAL ALLOYS
Carbon Steel
Low Carbon Steel (Mild Steel):
Composition: 0.05%–0.30% carbon (C), the remainder being primarily iron (Fe) with small amounts of manganese (Mn) and silicon (Si).
Common Formats: Hot- and cold-rolled sheets (for car bodies, household appliances), lightweight structural profiles (angles, channels), construction bars (corrugated bars), and tubes (for fluid conduction).
Medium Carbon Steel:
Composition: 0.30%–0.60% carbon (C), with higher amounts of manganese (Mn) to improve hardenability.
Common Formats: Forging bars (for crankshafts, connecting rods), axles, gears, railroad rails, spring strips.
High Carbon Steel:
Composition: 0.60%–1.00% (and even up to 2.1%) carbon (C), often with additions of chromium (Cr) or vanadium (V) to increase hardness and wear resistance.
Common Formats: High-strength spring wires, cutting tools (drill bits, blades), dies and molds, and some types of leaf spring strapping.
Stainless steel
Austenitic Stainless Steel (300 Series, e.g. 304 and 316):
Composition (AISI 304): 18-20% chromium (Cr), 8-10.5% nickel (Ni), maximum 0.08% carbon (C), and small amounts of manganese (Mn) and silicon (Si).
Composition (AISI 316): Similar to 304 but with the addition of 2-3% molybdenum (Mo) to improve corrosion resistance, especially in chloride environments.
Common Formats: Sheets and coils (for food processing equipment, chemical tanks, architecture), welded and seamless tubes (for sanitary applications, heat exchangers), bars (for machining), wires (for springs, mesh).
Ferritic Stainless Steel (400 Series, e.g. 430):
Composition (AISI 430): 16-18% chromium (Cr), low carbon (maximum 0.12%), with additions of manganese (Mn) and silicon (Si). Generally contains no or very low amounts of nickel.
Common Formats: Sheets (for cladding, appliances), bars (for less demanding structural elements), wires.
Aluminum Alloys
2xxx Series (Al-Cu):
Typical Composition (2024): 3.8-4.9% copper (Cu), 1.2-1.8% magnesium (Mg), 0.3-0.9% manganese (Mn), the remainder aluminum (Al).
Common Applications: Aircraft structural components, high-strength rivets.
Common Formats: Plates, bars, extruded profiles.
6xxx Series (Al-Mg-Si):
Typical Composition (6061): 0.8-1.2% silicon (Si), 0.4-0.8% magnesium (Mg), 0.15-0.40% copper (Cu), 0.04-0.35% chromium (Cr), balance aluminum (Al).
Common Applications: Architectural profiles, bicycle frames, automotive components, marine applications.
Common Formats: Extruded profiles (complex shapes), bars, tubes, plates.
7xxx Series (Al-Zn-Mg-Cu):
Typical Composition (7075): 5.1-6.1% zinc (Zn), 2.1-2.9% magnesium (Mg), 1.2-1.6% copper (Cu), 0.18-0.28% chromium (Cr), balance aluminum (Al).
Common Applications: High strength aerospace components, plastic injection molds.
Common Formats: Plates, forged bars.
Brass
Yellow Brass (Cartridge Brass – CuZn30):
Composition: Approximately 70% copper (Cu) and 30% zinc (Zn).
Common Applications: Ammunition cartridges, heat exchanger tubes, deep drawing work.
Common Formats: Sheets, strips, tubes.
Red Brass (CuZn15):
Composition: Approximately 85% copper (Cu) and 15% zinc (Zn).
Common Applications: Plumbing pipes, decorative components, radiators.
Common Formats: Tubes, bars, sheets.
Naval Brass (Naval Brass – CuZn40Sn1):
Composition: Approximately 60% copper (Cu), 39% zinc (Zn), and 1% tin (Sn) to improve corrosion resistance in marine environments.
Common Applications: Marine hardware, capacitors.
Common Formats: Bars, plates, castings.
Magnesium Alloys
Metals: Primarily magnesium (Mg) alloyed with aluminum (Al), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and other elements in lesser proportions to improve strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance.
Proportion: Varies significantly with alloy. Common examples include:
AZ31B: Approximately 3% aluminum, 1% zinc, 0.3% manganese, the remainder magnesium.
AZ91D: Approximately 9% aluminum, 1% zinc, 0.2% manganese, the remainder magnesium.
Common Applications: Automotive components (transmission housings, mounts), aerospace components (wing structures, fuselages), portable electronics (phone and laptop cases), sporting equipment.
Production Formats: Castings (die, gravity), extruded profiles, rolled sheets.
Titanium Alloys
Pure Titanium (Grade 1 to 4):
Composition: Primarily titanium (Ti) with small, controlled amounts of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and iron. Grade 1 is the most ductile, and Grade 4 is the strongest.
Common Applications: Medical implants, chemical components, heat exchangers, marine applications (Grades 1 and 2 for corrosion resistance), and less demanding aerospace components (Grades 3 and 4).
Common Formats: Bars, sheets, wires, and tubes.
Ti-6Al-4V Alloy (Grade 5):
Composition: Approximately 6% aluminum (Al), 4% vanadium (V), and the remainder titanium (Ti).
Common Applications: High-strength aerospace components (wing structures, turbine blades), surgical implants (screws, plates), and high-performance automotive components.
Common Formats: Bars, forgings, sheets, and wires.
Other Titanium Alloys (e.g. Ti-6Al-4V ELI, Ti-CP Grade 7, Ti-15-3-3-3):
Composition: Variations of the base alloy with additions or reductions of elements to optimize specific properties such as biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, or formability.
Common Applications: Advanced medical implants (ELI), chemical and marine applications with high corrosion resistance (Grade 7), aerospace components with high strength and formability (Ti-15-3-3-3).
Common Formats: Varies by alloy and application.
Nickel Alloys
Nickel-Based Superalloys (e.g. Inconel 625, Hastelloy C-276):
Composition (Inconel 625): Nickel (minimum 58%), chromium (20-23%), molybdenum (8-10%), with small amounts of niobium and tantalum.
Composition (Hastelloy C-276): Nickel (52-57%), molybdenum (15-17%), chromium (14.5-16.5%), tungsten (3-4.5%), with small amounts of iron and manganese.
Common Applications: Gas turbine components (blades, discs), chemical processing equipment (reactors, piping), marine applications in corrosive environments, pollution control equipment.
Production Formats: Ingots, bars, forgings, sheets, tubes, wires.
Other Nickel Alloys (e.g. Monel):
Composition (Monel 400): Approximately 63% nickel and 30% copper, with small amounts of iron, manganese, silicon, and carbon.
Common Applications: Valves, pumps, shafts in marine applications, chemical processing equipment (especially for acids and alkalis).
Production Formats: Bars, sheets, tubes, wires, forgings.
Copper-Nickel Alloys (Click Here For More Information)
Cupronickel (70/30 and 90/10):
Composition (70/30): 70% copper, 30% nickel.
Composition (90/10): 90% copper, 10% nickel.
Common Applications: Heat exchangers in desalination plants and power plants (high resistance to marine corrosion), coins (in some regions), ship components.
Production Formats: Tubes, sheets, strips, coins.
German Silver (Nickel Silver):
Typical Composition: 60% copper, 20% nickel, 20% zinc. (Although it does not contain silver.)
Common Applications: Cutlery, musical instruments (flute keys, trumpets), electronic components (connectors).
Production Formats: Sheets, strips, wires.
METALS
Strategic Metals
Cobalt (Co): Highly sought after for lithium-ion batteries, aerospace, and specialty alloys.
Lithium (Li): Essential for electric batteries and energy storage.
Natural graphite: Used in batteries, lubricants, and refractories.
Vanadium (V): Used in high-strength steel and redox flow batteries.
Nickel sulfate: High-purity nickel for batteries .
Tantalum (Ta): Used in electronics, capacitors, and aerospace.
Indium (In): Used in touchscreens (ITO), solders, and semiconductors.
Germanium (Ge): Used in fiber optics, semiconductors, and infrared optics.
Bismuth (Bi): Applications in non-toxic alloys, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
Antimony (Sb): Used in flame retardants, alloys, and batteries.
Rare Earth Metals
Yttrium (Y): Used in advanced ceramics, superconductors, and LED displays.
Lanthanum (La): Essential in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries and catalysts.
Cerium (Ce): Used in optical polishes and industrial catalysts.
Praseodymium (Pr): Vital in the production of high-performance magnets and aeronautical alloys.
Neodymium (Nd): Key in the manufacture of powerful permanent magnets used in electric motors and wind turbines.
Samarium (Sm): Essential component in samarium-cobalt magnets, which are highly resistant to corrosion and high temperatures.
Europium (Eu): Essential in the manufacture of phosphors for LED displays and lamps.
Gadolinium (Gd): Used in the production of magnetic materials and MRI contrast agents.
Terbium (Tb): Essential in high-definition displays and magnetic storage devices.
Dysprosium (Dy): Improves thermal and magnetic efficiency in neodymium-iron-boron magnets.
Holmium (Ho): Used in the manufacture of medical lasers and nuclear technology.
Erbium (Er): Essential for the telecommunications industry in optical fibers.
Thulium (Tm): Used in medical imaging equipment and portable X-ray generators.
Ytterbium (Yb): Applied in metal alloys and industrial lasers.
Lutetium (Lu): Found in catalysts and radiation detection equipment.
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