Aluminium 5052 is known for its great workability allowing tight bend radii of 1.5T, it is a high strength non heat treated alloy and is corrosion resistant which makes it ideal for manufacturing of outdoor enclosures
Applications for Aluminium Alloy 5052
- Small Marina Craft
- Outdoor Enclosures
- Cabinets
- Panelling & Cladding
Chemical Compositions of Aluminium Alloy 5052
| Element |
Composition % |
| Manganese (Mn) |
0.0 - 0.10 |
| Iron (Fe) |
0.00 - 0.40 |
| (Cu) |
0.0 - 0.10 |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
2.2-2.8 |
| Silicon (Si) |
0.0 - 0.25 |
| (Zn) |
0.0 - 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) |
0.15 - 0.35 |
| Aluminium (Al) |
Balance |
Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5052 - H32
| Property |
Value |
| Proof Stress |
160 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength |
215 - 265 MPa |
| Elongation at 50 mm |
12 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell |
61 HB |
| Bend Radius 90° |
1.5 x t |
| Please note that Mechanical Properties shown are for H32 temper |
Bending Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5052
Aluminium Alloy 5052 is capable of being bent cold through an angle of 90 degrees around a pin having a radius equal to 1.5 times the thickness (t) of the sheet without cracking.
Aluminium Alloy 5052 Weldability
- Gas
- Good
- Arc
- Excellent
- Brazability
- Average
- Resistance
- Excellent
AA 5052 Fabrication
- Machinability
- Average
- Workability - Cold
- Good
Generic Physical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5052
| Property |
Value |
| Density |
2.68 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point |
608°C |
| Thermal Expansion |
23.70 ×10−6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
70 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity |
138 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity |
0.0495 ×10−6Ω.m |
