What is 5052 Aluminum Alloy?
5052 aluminum is an Al-Mg series aluminum alloy with medium strength, high tensile strength and good formability, and is the most widely used anti-rust material.
Magnesium is the main alloy element in 5052 aluminum. This material cannot be strengthened by heat treatment but can be hardened by cold work.
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Chemical Composition WT(%) |
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Silicon |
Iron |
Copper |
Magnesium |
Manganese |
Chromium |
Zinc |
Titanium |
Others |
Aluminum |
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0.25 |
0.40 |
0.10 |
2.2~2.8 |
0.10 |
0.15~0.35 |
0.10 |
- |
0.15 |
Remainder |
5052 aluminum alloy is especially useful because of its increased resistance to caustic environments. Type 5052 aluminum does not contain any copper, which means it does not readily corrode in a saltwater environment that can attack and weaken copper metal composites. 5052 aluminum alloy is, therefore, the preferred alloy for marine and chemical applications, where other aluminum would weaken with time. Due to its high magnesium content, 5052 is particularly good at resisting corrosion from concentrated nitric acid, ammonia and ammonium hydroxide. Any other caustic effects can be mitigated/removed by using a protective layer coating, making 5052 aluminum alloy highly attractive for applications which need an inert-yet-tough material.
Mainly Applications of 5052 Aluminum
Pressure Vessels | Marine Equipment
Electronic Enclosures | Electronic Chassis
Hydraulic Tubes | Medical Equipment | Hardware Signs
Pressure Vessels
Marine Equipment
Medical Equipment
