Aluminium alloy 5052 in H32 temper has very good corrosion resistance to seawater and marine and industrial atmosphere. It also has very good weldability and good cold formability. It is a medium to high strength alloy with a strength slightly higher than 5251 and a medium to high fatigue strength.
Properties
Alloy 5052-H32 has a range of useful properties:
Decorative Finish
Hard Wearing
Non-Slip
Corrosion Resistant
Low Maintenance
Anti-Static
Light-weight
Applications
Amongst the applications for Alloy 5052 are:
Treadplate
Boilermaking
Containers
Nameplates
Road Signs
Architectural Paneling
Welded Tubes
Chemical Industry
Irrigation
Desalination units
Pressure Vessels
Rivets
Alloy Designations
Alloy 5052 also confirms to:
Al Mg 2.5
Al 2.5Mg Cr
Temper Types
The most common tempers for 5052 aluminium are:
- H32 - Work hardened by rolling then stabilised by low-temperature heat treatment to quarter hard
Weldability
Weldability – Gas: Good
Weldability – Arc: Very Good
Weldability – Resistance: Very Good
Brazability: Acceptable
Solderability: Not recommended
Fabrication
Workability – Cold: Good
Machinability: Acceptable
This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability will be accepted by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.
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