5251 Aluminium O Sheet & Plate Grade - Aluminium

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Related Specifications

Alloy 5251 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

Al Mg2
Al 2.0Mg 0.3Mn

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 5252 aluminium are:

Properties

Chemical Composition

Chemical Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.10 - 0.50
Iron (Fe)	0.00 - 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
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	60 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	160 - 200 MPa
Hardness Brinell	44 HB

General Physical Properties

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

Applications

Boats
Panelling and pressings
Marine structures
Aircraft parts
Vehicle panels
Furniture tubing
Silos
Containers

Characteristics

Work hardening rapidly
Readily weldable
High corrosion resistance particularly in marine environments

Additional Information

Weldability

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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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 Alloy5251 Aluminium O Sheet & Plate

Good formability and higher mechanical properties.

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Related Specifications

Temper Types

Properties

Alloy 5251

BS EN 573-3

Sheet and Plate 0.2mm to 50.00mm

BS EN 485-2

Applications

Characteristics

Additional Information

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