Range
Sheet Size | Sheet Thicknesses | Plate Thicknesses |
---|---|---|
2000 x 1000 | 1.0mm - 1.5mm | 4.0mm - 6.0mm |
2500 x 1250 | 1.0mm - 3.0mm | 4.0mm - 6.0mm |
3000 x 1250 | 3.0mm | 4.0mm - 6.0mm |
Aluminium alloy 5251 has good formability and is ideal for general sheet metal work where higher mechanical properties are required.
Mechanical properties shown are for H22 condition.
Sheet Size | Sheet Thicknesses | Plate Thicknesses |
---|---|---|
2000 x 1000 | 1.0mm - 1.5mm | 4.0mm - 6.0mm |
2500 x 1250 | 1.0mm - 3.0mm | 4.0mm - 6.0mm |
3000 x 1250 | 3.0mm | 4.0mm - 6.0mm |
Alloy 5251 corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications, although may not be a direct equivalent:
The most common tempers for 5251 aluminium are:
Chemical Element | % Present |
---|---|
Manganese (Mn) | 0.10 - 0.50 |
Copper (Cu) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 1.70 - 2.40 |
Silicon (Si) | 0.00 - 0.40 |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.00 - 0.50 |
Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress | 120 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength | 190 - 230 MPa |
Hardness Brinell | 56 HB |
Physical Property | Value |
---|---|
Density | 2.69 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 625 °C |
Thermal Expansion | 25 x 10-6/K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 134 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.044 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Aluminium alloy 5251 is a readily weldable alloy.
The recommended filler wire is 5356 when welding alloy 5251 to itself, 6XXX series alloys, 7XXX series alloys and most other 5XXX alloys.
When welding alloy 5251 to 5005, 5020, 1XXX series or 3XXX series alloys, the recommended filler wire is 4043.
Process | Rating |
---|---|
Weldability - Gas | Very Good |
Weldability - Arc | Very Good |
Weldability - Resistance | Very Good |
Brazability | Poor |
Process | Rating |
---|---|
Workability - Cold | Very Good |
Machinability | Average |
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