5754 aluminium alloy offers extremely good resistance to both seawater corrosion and industrially polluted atmospheres. Higher in strength than 5251, the alloy has excellent weldability and very good workability. 5754 is used in applications in market sectors such as marine, oil, & gas, chemical and nuclear.
Alloy 5754 is typically used in:
Alloy 5754
Spec: weight %
| Chemical Element | % Present |
|---|---|
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.0 - 0.50 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 2.60 - 3.20 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Alloy 5754
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.66 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 600 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 24 x 10⁻⁶ / K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 68 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 147 W/m·K |
Condition: H22 condition
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 245 - 290 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 10 - 15% |
| Proof Stress | 185 - 245 MPa |
Excellent weldability (brazability is poor).
