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The material characteristics necessary for making aluminum ends for beverage cans have changed dramatically as the industry has evolved over the past 30 years. This article traces the evolution of alloys used in end-stock applications from the 1950s to the present. Early experiences with H19 rigid-container sheet alloys that resulted in the development of alloy 5182 are reviewed, with emphasis on work-hardening and partial-annealing behavior. Changes in the industry, particularly coil coating and new end designs, that drove metallurgical changes to the product are discussed.
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McBride, J.K., Sanders, R.E. & Reavis, H.G. The development of 5XXX aluminum alloys for RCS applications. JOM 48, 18–21 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222959
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222959