AW-5251 H46: Food‑Safe, Naturally Hardened AlMg Alloy (EN 573‑3 Standard)
Naturally hard AlMg alloy. The alloy is food safe.
Properties
General
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density | 2.68 g/cm³ | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | |
20.0 °C | 2.68 g/cm³ | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | |
20.0 °C | 2.68 - 2.69 g/cm³ | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | |
20.0 °C | 2.69 g/cm³ | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip |
Mechanical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 70.0 GPa | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | ||
20.0 °C | 70.0 GPa | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | ||
Plane-Strain Fracture Toughnes | 22.0 - 35.0 MPa·√m | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium | ||||
Poisson's ratio | 20.0 °C | 0.33 [-] | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | |
Shear modulus | 26.3 GPa | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | ||
20.0 °C | 26.3 - 26.5 GPa | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | ||
20.0 °C | 26.3 GPa | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | ||
Tensile strength | 20.0 °C | 210.0 - 270.0 MPa | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | Transverse |
20.0 °C | 210.0 - 270.0 MPa | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Thermal
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 20 °C | 2.3699999999999997e-05 1/K | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | |
100 °C | 2.3699999999999997e-05 1/K | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | ||
Max service temperature | 150.0 °C | Typical for Wrought 5000 Series Aluminium | ||||
Melting point | 610.0 - 650.0 °C | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | ||
Specific heat capacity | 20.0 °C | 898.0 - 921.0 J/(kg·K) | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | |
20.0 °C | 898.0 J/(kg·K) | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | ||
20.0 °C | 921.0 J/(kg·K) | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | ||
Thermal conductivity | 140.0 - 160.0 W/(m·K) | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | ||
20.0 °C | 149.0 - 167.0 W/(m·K) | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | ||
20.0 °C | 149.0 W/(m·K) | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip |
Electrical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical conductivity | 25000000.0 - 30000000.0 S/m | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | |
20.0 °C | 26000000.0 S/m | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip | |
Electrical resistivity | 3.33e-08 - 4e-08 Ω·m | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | |
20.0 °C | 4.6e-08 Ω·m | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chromium | 0.15 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Copper | 0.15 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Iron | 0.5 % | H46 | EN 573-3 | Sheet, Strip |
0.50 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Strip, Sheet, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar | |
Magnesium | 1.7 - 2.4 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Manganese | 0.1 - 0.5 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Silicon | 0.4 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Titanium | 0.15 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Zinc | 0.15 % | H46 | EN 573-3, EN 1396 | Sheet, Strip, Plate, Wire, Tube, Welded Tube, Bar |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anodizing | decorative: sufficient, Protective: very good | |
| Brazing | hard brazing (with flux/ without flux): sufficient / poor, 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 3.0505 H46 – Certified Aluminium Grade for Industrial Applications
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3316 H46 – Aluminum Alloy Properties
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.0525 H46 Aluminium Alloy – Properties & Standards
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.0526 H46 Aluminium Alloy – Key Properties & Standards
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.0205 H46: Comprehensive Material Properties and Standards
- High-Performance EN 573-3 Grade 3.0255 H46 – Superior Mechanical Strength & Custom Solutions
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3525 H46 Aluminium Alloy – Key Properties & Standards
- AW-5050 H46 AlMg Alloy – EN 573-3 Certified, Food‑Safe Grade
- EN 573-3 Grade 3.3523 H46 – Premium Aluminum Alloy with Superior Corrosion Resistance & Welding
- AW-3105 (EN 573-3) Grade H46 Aluminium‑Manganese Alloy – Technical Specs