5052 H38 Aluminum Wrought Alloy – Superior Work Hardening, Corrosion Resistance & Versatility
Universal work hardening alloy with medium strength, very good formability, very good corrosion resistance, and good durability properties.
Properties
General
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Density | 23.0 °C | 2.68 g/cm³ |
Dimension
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
Thickness | 0.2 - 6 mm |
Mechanical
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 23.0 °C | 70 GPa |
Elongation A50 | 23.0 °C | 3 % |
Hardness, HBW | 23.0 °C | 81 [-] |
Shear modulus | 23.0 °C | 26.5 GPa |
Tensile strength | 23.0 °C | 270 MPa |
Yield strength | 23.0 °C | 210 MPa |
Thermal
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 100.0 °C | 2.4E-5 1/K | 20-100°C |
Thermal conductivity | 23.0 °C | 138 W/(m·K) |
Electrical
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Electrical resistivity | 23.0 °C | 4.9E-8 Ω·m |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
Chromium | 0.15 - 0.35 % |
Copper | 0.1 % |
Iron | 0.4 % |
Magnesium | 2.2 - 2.8 % |
Manganese | 0.1 % |
Other | 0.15 % |
Silicon | 0.25 % |
Zinc | 0.1 % |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anodizing | Excellent (anodizing quality) | |
| Application areas | Facades: Single sheet, Sheets for composites/ sandwich Panels, Sheets for mechanized panels; Doors: Sheets for composites/ sandwich Panels, Sheets for mechanized panels; Interiors and ceilings: Single sheet, Sheets for composites/ sandwich Panels, Sheets for mechanized panels; Furniture, Plinths, Blinds: Single sheet, Intermediate transformation/interior use; Anodizing quality; Electronic devices: Housing devices; Closures: Easy open; Food can: Body, Lids; Components: Heat shields, Access hatches, Spoilers, General trasportation | |
| Corrosion properties | Excellent | |
| Welding | Very Good | |
| Workability | Good (in O temper) | |
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