5052 aluminium alloy
5052 is an aluminium alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium.
Typical applications include architecture, general sheet metal work, heat exchangers.
Chemical properties
The alloy composition of 5052 is:
Magnesium - 2.2%-2.8% by weight
Chromium - 0.15%-0.35% maximum
Copper - 0.1% maximum
Iron - 0.4% maximum
Manganese - 0.1% maximum
Silicon - 0.25% maximum
Zinc - 0.1% maximum
Others each 0.05% maximum
Others total 0.15% maximum
Remainder Aluminium
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
Hardening
Ultimate MPa (PSI)
Yield MPa (PSI)
195 (28000)
89.6 (13000)
H32
228 (33000)
193 (28000)
H34
262 (38000)
214 (31000)
H36
276 (40000)
241 (35000)
H38
290 (42000)
255 (37000)
Uses
5052 has been used in architectural, sheet metal and fabrication uses.
Weldability
Weldability Gas: Good
Weldability Arc: Very Good
Weldability Resistance: Very Good
Brazability: Acceptable
Solderability: Not recommended