SAE J454 Grade 5005: Lightweight, Thermally Conductive Aluminum Alloy for Marine Applications
Aluminum SAE 5005 is a lean aluminum magnesium alloy with low density and excellent thermal conductivity. This medium strength non-heat-treatable alloy is known for its corrosion resistance in alkaline marine situations. Aluminum SAE 5005 is readily machinable, and can be welded using TIG and MIG methods. It is important to note that anodizing is a critical part to how Aluminum SAE 5005 is used.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Density | 2.65 - 2.7 g/cm³ | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 69.0 - 70.0 GPa | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Plane-Strain Fracture Toughnes | 22.0 - 35.0 MPa·√m | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Poisson's ratio | 0.33 [-] | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Shear modulus | 26.0 - 26.5 GPa | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 2.2e-05 - 2.5e-05 1/K | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Max service temperature | 150.0 °C | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Melting point | 560.0 - 655.0 °C | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Specific heat capacity | 879.0 - 963.0 J/(kg·K) | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Thermal conductivity | 112.0 - 205.0 W/(m·K) | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Electrical
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Electrical conductivity | 18000000.0 - 31000000.0 S/m | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Electrical resistivity | 3.3e-08 - 5e-08 Ω·m | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value | Related Standards |
|---|---|---|
Aluminium | 96.9999 - 99.4999 % | SAE J454 |
Chromium | 0.1 | SAE J454 |
Copper | 0.2 | SAE J454 |
Iron | 0.7 | SAE J454 |
Magnesium | 0.5 - 1.1 % | SAE J454 |
Manganese | 0.2 | SAE J454 |
Silicon | 0.3 | SAE J454 |
Zinc | 0.25 | SAE J454 |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workability | Good workability. | |
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