Aluminum Alloy 5052

  • Aluminum Alloy 5052

  • General Characteristics

    The 5052 alloy is primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium. Typically used in hydraulic tube applications. Demonstrates high corrosion resistance and suitable for welding processes.

  • Typical Chemical Composition

    Others
    Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Each Total Aluminium
    Minimum — — — — 2.20 0.15 — — — — — Remainder
    Maximum 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.1 2.80 0.35 — 0.1 — 0.05 0.15

  • Physical Properties

    Characteristics English Metric
    Nominal density

    (68°F/20°C)

    		 0.097 lbs/in3 2.68 mg/m3
    Melting range 1125°F-1200°F 605°C-650°C
    Specific heat

    (212 °F/100°C)

    		 0.210 BTU/lb – °F 880 J/KG- °K
    Coefficient of thermal expansion Linear

    68°F – 212°F

    20°C – 100°C

    		 13.2 micro in/in- °F 23.8 micro in/in- °K
    Thermal Conductivity

    (68°F/20°C)

    		 O Temper 79.8 BTU/ft- hr – °F 138 W/m – °K
    Electrical conductivity

    (68°F/20°C)

    		 Equal Volume O Temper 35% IACS 20 MS/m
    Equal Weight O Temper 116% IACS 67 MS/m

  • Mechanical Properties

    Temper Tensile (0.0625” Dia. Specimen) Hardness Shear Fatigue Modulus
    Ultimate Yield Elongation/ 4D Brinell 500 kg 10 mm Ultimate shearing strength Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type Modulus of elasticity
    KSI MPa KSI MPa % KSI MPa KSI MPa KSIx103 Gpa
    O 28 193 13 89.6 25 47 18 124 16 110 10.2 70.3
    H-32 33 228 28 193 12 60 20 138 17 117 10.2 70.3
    H-34 38 262 31 214 10 68 21 145 18 124 10.2 70.3
    H-36 40 276 35 241 8 73 23 159 19 131 10.2 70.3
    H-38 42 290 37 255 7 77 24 165 20 138 10.2 70.3

  • Specifications

    • AMS – 4006, 4008, QQ-A-200/1, QQ-A-225/2, QQ-A-250/2
    • ASTM – B209, B211, B221
    • ASME – SB209, SB221
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