5083 aluminium alloy is well known for its exceptional performance in the most extreme environments. The alloy displays high resistance to both seawater and industrial chemical environments and has the highest strength of all the non-heat treatable alloys although it is not recommended for use in temperatures above 65°C.
Alloy 5083 is typically used in:
Alloy 5083
Spec: weight %
| Chemical Element | % Present |
|---|---|
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.00 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.0 - 0.10 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 - 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 - 0.25 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Alloy 5083
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.65 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 570 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 25 x 10⁻⁶ / K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 72 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121 W/m·K |
Condition: Soft O/H111 condition
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 300 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 23% |
| Shear Strength | 175 MPa |
| Hardness Vickers | 75 HV |
| Proof Stress | 145 MPa |
5083 retains exceptional strength after welding.
