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OCR: PROPERTIES OF MOST COMMON ALUMINIUM ALLOYS Specific properties are obtained by the addition of small quantities of alloying elements, sometimes singly but usually in combination. Total alloying elements seldom exceeds 10%, Corrosion Alloying Elem ents Strength Resistance workability Major Uses Magnesium,Silicon Architecture Magnesium/Manganese Beverage cans Copper/Magnesium/Manganese Aircraft, space vehicles Silicon/Nicke /Copper Pisons, high temp. uses Magnesium Marine products Copper'Le ac/Bismuth Bearings Outstanding worka bility Titanium N.A. N.A. N.A. Grain refining Zinc Cathodic protection: Tubing Average Good Excellent