Aluminium alloy 5052 in H32 temper is a medium to high-strength aluminium–magnesium alloy known for its excellent resistance to seawater, marine environments, and industrial atmospheres. It offers very good weldability, good cold formability, and medium to high fatigue strength.
Alloy 5052-H32 offers the following advantages:
Alloy 5052 is widely used in:
Alloy: 5052
Spec: BS EN 573-3:2009
| 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 |
| Other (Each) | 0.00 – 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.00 – 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.68 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 605 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.7 × 10⁻⁶ /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/m·K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.0495 × 10⁻⁶ Ω·m |
Sheet & Treadplate (0.2 mm to 6.0 mm)
Spec: BS EN 485-2:2008
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 210 – 260 MPa |
| Proof Stress | 130 MPa (Min) |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 61 HB |
Aluminium alloy 5052 is also identified by the following designations (not necessarily direct equivalents):
The most common temper for aluminium alloy 5052 is:
Alloy 5052 is commonly supplied as:
