Aluminum 5052
Products Offered
Principal Design Features: This is a non-heat treatable alloy that is weldable. It is hardened by cold work. It has good forming characteristics and good corrosion resistance, including resistance to salt water.
Partial List of Applications: Commonly used in the manufacture of hydraulic tubes, kitchen cabinets, small boats, home freezers, milk crates, aircraft tube, fencing, and appliances. Commonly used in sheet metal work and in sheet metal parts.
Machinability: This alloy has relatively fair machinability. It is easier to machine in the hard temper than as annealed and the quality of finish is better if machined in the hard condition. Oil lubricants should be used for machining, except that very light cuts may be done dry.
Welding: This alloy is readily welded by conventional methods. When filler rod is required it should be aluminum alloy 5356 as filler. Either tungsten or consumable electrode inert gas shielded arc welding is preferred method.
Aluminum 5052 Chemistry
| Aluminum | Balance |
| Chromium | 0.15 – 0.35 |
| Copper | 0.1 max |
| Magnesium | 2.2 – 2.8 |
| Manganese | 0.1 max |
| Remainder Each | 0.05 max |
| Remainder Total | 0.15 max |
| Silicon + Iron | 0.45 max |
| Zinc | 0.1 max |
Aluminum 5052 Physical Data
| Density (lb / cu. in.) | 0.097 |
| Specific Gravity | 2.68 |
| Melting Point (Deg F) | 1130 |
| Modulus of Elasticity Tension | 10.2 |
| Modulus of Elasticity Torsion | 3.8 |
Disclaimer
This information is provided “as is” and MSS makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the subject matter or accuracy of the information contained herein. MSS specifically disclaims all warranties, expressed, implied or otherwise, including without limitation, all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event shall MSS be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, profits, whether or not advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use of the information contained herein.
This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be periodically made to the information herein.