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Aluminum 5052
Material type: Metal, Aluminum Alloy, Non-Heat-Treatable, Corrosion-Resistant, Weldable, Formable, Machinable, Non-Magnetic
A popular non-heat-treatable aluminum alloy, known for outstanding corrosion resistance, excellent formability and strong weldability.
Process compatibility
Material Color
Silver white
Material advantages
1.Exceptional corrosion resistance, especially in marine and humid environments.
2.Excellent formability and ductility, easy to bend and shape without cracking.
3.Outstanding weldability, compatible with common welding processes without pre-treatment.
4.Good machinability for moderate-speed CNC operations and surface finishing.
5.Stable mechanical properties without heat treatment.
2.Excellent formability and ductility, easy to bend and shape without cracking.
3.Outstanding weldability, compatible with common welding processes without pre-treatment.
4.Good machinability for moderate-speed CNC operations and surface finishing.
5.Stable mechanical properties without heat treatment.
Material shortcomings
1.Not heat-treatable, so strength cannot be significantly increased via aging or quenching.
2.Lower overall strength compared to 6061 and 7075, limited in high-load structural uses.
3.Less rigid than heat-treatable alloys, may deflect under heavy clamping or cutting forces.
2.Lower overall strength compared to 6061 and 7075, limited in high-load structural uses.
3.Less rigid than heat-treatable alloys, may deflect under heavy clamping or cutting forces.
Recommended description
5052 aluminum excels in applications demanding superior corrosion resistance and weldability. It is widely used for marine parts, enclosures, panels, tanks and formed components where long-term environmental stability is essential.
Properties
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 228 MPa |
| Yield strength | 193 MPa |
| Shear strength | 138 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 70.3 GPa |
| Shear modulus | 25.9 GPa |
| Thermal conductivity | 138 W/m*K |
| Linear thermal expansion coefficient | 2.38*10−5 K−1 |
| Specific heat capacity | 880 J/kg*K |
| Density | 2.68 g/cm3 |
| Melting temperature | 607 °C (1,125 °F) |
Common applications
• Pressure vessels
• Marine equipment
• Electronic enclosures
• Electronic chassis
• Hydraulic tubes
• Medical equipment
• Hardware signs
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