EN AW‑5505 Aluminum Wrought Alloy – Non‑Heat Treatable, Superior Corrosion Resistance

The EN AW-5505 alloy is used for special applications not covered by a European standard. EU standards do not specify its mechanical characteristics. Mechanical properties to be agreed with the customer. It has excellent corrosion resistance and surface finishing properties. Suitable for electrochemical brightening.

Properties

General

Property	Temperature	Value
Density	23.0 °C	2.69 g/cm³

Mechanical

Property	Temperature	Value
Elastic modulus	23.0 °C	68.9 GPa
Shear modulus	23.0 °C	26.4 GPa

Thermal

Property	Temperature	Value	Comment
Coefficient of thermal expansion	100.0 °C	2.5E-5 1/K	20-100°C
Thermal conductivity	23.0 °C	200 W/(m·K)

Electrical

Property	Temperature	Value
Electrical resistivity	23.0 °C	3.3E-8 Ω·m

Chemical properties

Property	Value
Iron	0.04 %
Magnesium	0.8 - 1.1 %
Manganese	0.03 %
Other	0.01 %
Silicon	0.06 %
Titanium	0.01 %
Zinc	0.04 %

Technological properties

Property
Anodizing	Excellent
Application areas	Cosmetics: Cosmetics pieces; Automotive trim: Window frame, Marque badges
Brazing	Good
Corrosion properties	Excellent
Welding	Good
Workability	Good

5005A O – Non-Heat-Treatable Aluminum Wrought Alloy: Work-Hardenable for Matte Finishes 99.98% Purity Nickel Plate, Strip, Band, Foil – S-Annealed

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