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corrosion resistant aluminum alloy 5052 plate aluminum Al-Mg alloy material
• 5052 aluminum is a versatile premium-grade material suitable for a wide range of applications. Although
the metal is not heat treatable, magnesium and chromium — the two most prevalent alloying element
significantly increase the aluminum’s strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. The increased tensile
strength and yield strength allows the alloy to handle high levels of stress and stand up to the harshest
of environmental conditions.
• Excellent weldability is another reason why 5052 aluminum is a favored material in construction and
manufacturing, creating strong, durable welds with techniques such as tungsten inert gas and metal
inert gas. The ability to maintain integrity even under harsh conditions helps ensure continued high
performance and safety for many years to come.
Key properties and benefits
• 5052 aluminum’s most notable advantages are its weldability, formability, strength, durability, and
thermal conductivity.
• 5052 aluminum’s excellent weldability ensures strong bonds with excellent structural integrity. This
also helps simplify the assembly process in construction and manufacturing. 5052 aluminum’s high
formability allows the metal to be shaped into precise, complex shapes for a wide range of applications.
• As one of the higher-strength non-heat-treatable alloys, 5052 aluminum has a high load-bearing capacity
and resists deformation. It’s a good choice for parts or structures that need to withstand heavy use or impact
while still maintaining integrity, and it performs well in harsh marine environments due to its strong corrosion resistance.
| 5052 Aluminum Material Mechanical Properties | ||||||
| Alloy & Temper | Thickness (inch) | Tensile Strengths – ksi | ||||
| ULTIMATE | YIELD | Elongation % min in 2in or 4D | ||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | |||
| 5052-H32 | .009-.012 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 5 |
| .013-.019 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 7 | |
| .020-.031 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 8 | |
| .032-.050 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 10 | |
| .051-.113 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 11 | |
| .114-.161 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 12 | |
| .162-.249 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 14 | |
| .250-.499 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 16 | |
| .500-1.00 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 18 | |
Applications for 5052 aluminum sheet
Because it’s much stronger than other popular alloys and has greater corrosion resistance, 5052
aluminum is ideal for marine industries, chemical applications, and electronics. Its uses include:
* Fuel tanks
* Truck-trailer side panels and cabs
* Road signs
* Kitchen cabinets
* Small boats
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1)What are the characteristics of 5052 aluminum vs. 6061 aluminum?
5052 and 6061 are likely the two most widely used aluminum grades. Both are lightweight, offering
strong corrosion resistance and high tensile strength, but which is “best” depends on the requirements
of the application.5052 is easier to bend and form without cracking, while 6061 can be extruded into
various shapes and strengthens with heat treatment.
2) What are the characteristics of 3003 vs. 5052 aluminum?
3003 and 5052 aluminum are two common aluminum alloys. Both have similar characteristics, including
good corrosion resistance and not being able to strengthen them through heat treatment. But 3003 uses
manganese for its alloying element, while 5052 uses magnesium, which gives 5052 greater strength, finishing
characteristics, and corrosion resistance.
Packages
Normally, We use the dust proof kraft paper packages with wood pallet, it has the water proof plastic layer
inside, 2 labels on the surface of every sheet .