Plain 5052 aluminum plate

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

General Information 

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.

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.

Forming

AL 5052 is readily formed at room temperature. Successive cold working decreases the formability.

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.

Heat Treatment

AL 5052 cannot be hardened by means of heat treatment. It does harden due to cold working.

Forging

The alloy may be forged in the temperature range of 950 F down to 500 F.

Hot Working

Hot working, as with forging, may be done in the range of 950 F to 500 F.

Cold Working

The alloy cold works readily and may be formed by drawing or spinning. However the amount of cold work imparted by spinning makes intermediate annealing necessary.

Annealing

Anneal at 650 F and air cool.

Aging

Not applicable to this alloy.

Tempering

Not applicable.

Hardening

Hardens only from cold working.

Other Physical Props

Electrical conductivity 33% of copper.

Other Mechanical Props

Shear strength for O temper is 18 ksi. For cold worked temper H 34 it is 21 ksi.