5052 H32 Sheet & Plate Grade - Aluminium

Range

Sheet Size	Thicknesses
2500 x 1250	1.5mm - 3.0mm

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Related Specifications

Alloy 5052 corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

Al Mg 2.5
Al 2.5Mg Cr

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 5052 aluminium are:

Properties

Chemical Composition

Chemical Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.00 - 0.10
Iron (Fe)	0.00 - 0.40
Copper (Cu)	0.00 - 0.10
Magnesium (Mg)	2.20 - 2.80
Silicon (Si)	0.00 - 0.25
Zinc (Zn)	0.00 - 0.10
Chromium (Cr)	0.15 - 0.35
Others (Total)	0.00 - 0.15
Other (Each)	0.00 - 0.05
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Mechanical Property	Value
Tensile Strength	210 - 260 MPa
Proof Stress	130 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell	61 HB

General Physical Properties

Physical Property	Value
Density	2.68 g/cm³
Melting Point	605 °C
Thermal Expansion	23.7 x 10^-6/K
Modulus of Elasticity	70 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	138 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	0.0495 x 10^-6 Ω .m

Applications

Treadplate
Boilermaking
Containers
Nameplates
Road Signs
Architectural Panelling
Welded Tubes
Chemical Industry
Irrigation
Desalination units
Pressure Vessels
Rivets

Characteristics

Very good corrosion resistance to seawater and marine and industrial atmosphere
Very good weldability and good cold formability
Decorative finish
Hard wearing
Non-slip
Corrosion resistant
Low maintenance
Anti-Static
Lightweight

Additional Information

Fabrication

Process	Rating
Workability - Cold	Good
Machinability	Acceptable

Process	Rating
Weldability - Gas	Good
Weldability - Arc	Very Good
Weldability - Resistance	Very Good
Brazability	Acceptable
Solderability	Not Recommended

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Disclaimer

This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon. Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.

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Aluminium, Commercial Alloy5052 H32 Sheet & Plate

Medium to high strength, non heat treatable aluminium alloy.

Range

Related Specifications

Temper Types

Properties

Alloy 5052

BS EN 573-3

Sheet and Treadplate 0.2mm to 6.00mm

BS EN 485-2

Applications

Characteristics

Additional Information

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