AW‑5051A H12: Food‑Safe, Naturally Hard AlMg Alloy (EN 573‑3)
Naturally hard AlMg alloy. The alloy is food safe.
Properties
General
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density | 2.69 g/cm³ | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Rod, Tube, Wire | |
20.0 °C | 2.68 g/cm³ | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire |
Mechanical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 70.0 GPa | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Rod, Tube, Wire | ||
Elongation | 6.0 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Rod, Tube, Wire | ||
20.0 °C | 6.0 % | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire | A100 | |
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 | 20.0 °C | 26.5 GPa | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire | |
Tensile strength | 20.0 °C | 170.0 - 220.0 MPa | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Thermal
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 20 °C | 2.38e-05 1/K | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Rod, Tube, Wire | |
100 °C | 2.38e-05 1/K | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Rod, Tube, Wire | ||
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 | 20.0 °C | 921.0 J/(kg·K) | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire | |
Thermal conductivity | 20.0 °C | 135.0 - 167.0 W/(m·K) | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire |
Electrical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical conductivity | 20.0 °C | 22000000.0 - 26000000.0 S/m | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire | |
Electrical resistivity | 3.3e-08 - 5e-08 Ω·m | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chromium | 0.3 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Copper | 0.05 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Iron | 0.45 % | H12 | EN 573-3 | Wire |
0.45 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Rod, Tube, Wire | |
Magnesium | 1.4 - 2.1 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Manganese | 0.25 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Silicon | 0.3 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Titanium | 0.1 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Zinc | 0.2 % | H12 | EN 573-3, EN 1301 | Wire, Rod, Tube |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anodizing | decorative: sufficient, Protective: very good | |
| Brazing | hard brazing (with flux/ without flux): ausreichend - ungeeignet / mangelhaft, friction soldering: good, soft brazing with flux: sufficient | |
| Corrosion properties | Seawater: good, weathering: very good | |
| Workability | Bending / Spinning (cold): good / acceptable, Impact extrusion (cold): acceptable, Deep drawing / upsetting (Condition) good (O) / acceptable (H12) | |
Metal
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3326 H12 Aluminium – Properties & Standards
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.0505 H12 – Premium High-Strength Aluminum Alloy
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3316 H12 – Premium Aluminium for High-Performance Applications
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.0285 H12 – Aluminum Alloy Specifications & Performance
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.0275 H12 Steel – High Strength, Low Density, Ideal for Precision Engineering
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3555 H12: Key Properties & Standards
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3537 H12 – Comprehensive Aluminium Alloy Properties
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3547 H12 Aluminium Alloy – Properties & Standards
- AW-4006 H12 Aluminum Alloy – EN 573-3 Certified, Food‑Safe & Durable
- AW‑5051A F – Food‑Safe, High‑Strength AlMg Alloy (EN 573‑3)