5052 is an aluminium–magnesium alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium. 5052 is not a heat treatable aluminum alloy, but can be hardened through cold working.Asre Sanat Eshragh Co.'s datasheet on 5052 aluminum, accessed 2015-12-21
Chemical properties The alloy composition of 5052 is:Asre Sanat Eshragh Co.'s datasheet on 5052 aluminum, accessed 2015-12-21 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 Remainder Aluminium
A similar alloy A5652 exists differing only in impurities limits.
Mechanical properties + Tensile Strengths Hardening Ultimate MPa (PSI) Yield MPa (PSI)Tensile Strength acc. ASTM B209 [KSI]Yield Strength acc. ASTM B209 [KSI] O 195 (28000) 89.6 (13000) H32 228 (33000) 193 (28000)31.0 - 38.0>23.0 H34 262 (38000) 214 (31000)34.0 - 41.0>26.0 H36 276 (40000) 241 (35000)37.0 - 44.0>29.0 H38 290 (42000) 255 (37000)>39.0>32.0
Uses Typical applications include marine, aircraft, architecture, general sheet metal work, heat exchangers, fuel lines and tanks, flooring panels, streetlights, appliances, rivets and wire.
The exceptional corrosion resistance of 5052 alloy against seawater and salt spray makes it a primary candidate for the failure-sensitive large marine structures, like tanks of liquefied natural gas tankers.
Weldability Weldability – Gas: Good
Weldability – Arc: Very Good
Weldability – Resistance: Very Good
Brazability: Acceptable
Solderability: Not recommended
References
Aluminium alloy table