“…The characteristic properties of aluminum, high strength stiffness to weight ratio, good formability, good corrosion resistance, and recycling potential make it the ideal candidate to replace heavier materials (steel or copper) in the car to respond to the weight reduction demand within the automotive industry. One of the increasing applications of Al alloys in vehicles is heat exchangers (with tube and fin components) such as radiators, evaporators, engine cooling and air conditioning systems [1][2][3]. The 3000 series alloys, based on the Al-Mn system, are processed into sheet and extruded products which are widely used for heat exchangers due to the combination of strength, formability, brazeability, and corrosion resistance.…”