5052 Aluminum Alloy 5052H32 H34 Aluminum Sheet and Tube
Aluminum 5052 is an Al-Mg series aluminum alloy with medium strength, high fatigue resistance and good plasticity, and is the most widely used anti-rust material. The role of chromium (Cr) in this alloy is similar to that of manganese (Mn), which improves stress corrosion resistance, improves base metal and weld seam strength, and reduces the tendency of weld cracks. The main temper designs include Al 5052-H32, H34, H36, H38, O, etc. Sheets, plates and tubes are the most popular products on the market. 5xxx series aluminum alloys are also called “marine grade aluminum” and have high corrosion resistance even in salty environments.
Magnesium and chromium are the main alloying elements of 5052 aluminum. This material cannot be strengthened by heat treatment, but it can be hardened by cold working. It has good plasticity during semi-cold work hardening and low plasticity during cold work hardening; Machinability is not good.
The abbreviations AA5052 and Al-5052 in this article are the same material.
5052 Aluminum Properties
The following tables summarize the properties and specifications of 5052 aluminum, including chemical composition, physical and mechanical properties, hardness, machinability, etc.
Chemical composition
The chemical composition of Al 5052 is presented in the table below.
| Chemical Composition of Aluminum 5052,% | ||||||||||
| Standard | ANSI Alloy (UNS) | Yes, ≤ | Fe, ≤ | Cu, ≤ | Mn, ≤ | mg | Cr | Zn, ≤ | Other elements, each (total), ≤ | Al |
| ASTM B209, ASTM B210, ASTM B211, ASTM B221, AMSQQA250/8, AMSWWT700/4 |
5052 (UNS A95052) | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 2.2-2.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.10 | 0.05 (0.15) | Remaining |
Notes (5052 aluminum alloy standards):
- ASTM B209, AMSQQA250/8: Aluminum and aluminum alloy sheets and plates.
- ASTM B210, AMSWWT700/4: Drawn seamless tubes.
- ASTM B211: Cold-rolled or finished bars, rebar, and wire.
- ASTM B221: Bars, rebar, wire, profiles and extruded tubes.
Al 5052 Physical Properties
The physical properties of AA5052 are provided in the following lists, including aluminum density, melting point, coefficient of thermal expansion, modulus of elasticity, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, electrical conductivity and electrical resistance.
Grades:
- 10 -6 ·K -1 = 10 -6 /K = 1 μm/m·°C
- 1Ω mm²/m = 1 μΩ m
- 1 g/cm3 = 1 kg/dm3 = 1000 kg/m3
- 1 GPa = 1kN/mm2
- 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2
- MS/m = 0.58⋅% IACS
- 1 cal/(gC) = 1 Btu/(lb. F)
| Physical properties | ||||||||||
| turns on | Density, g/cm3 (lb/in.3) | Specific gravity | Melting point, °C (°F) | Specific heat capacity, J/kg·K (Btu/lb ·°F) | Coefficient of thermal expansion, 10-6/K (μin./in. ·°F) | Thermal diffusivity, mm2/s | Thermal conductivity, W/m·°C (Btu∙in/h∙ft2∙°F) | Electrical conductivity, equal volume (equal weight), % IACS | Electrical conductivity, equal volume (equal weight), MS/m | Electrical resistivity, Ω·mm2/m (Ω·circ mil/ft) |
| 5052 | 2.68 (0.097) | 2.68 | 605-650 (1125-1200) | 963 (0.23) at 20°C (68°F) | 23.75 (13.2) at 20-100°C (68-212°F) | 54 | 138 (960) at 25°C (77°F) | 35 (116) to 20°C (68°F) | 20 (67) to 20 °C (68 °F) | 0.050 (30) to 20°C (68°F) |
Notes: The melting temperature range shown applies to forged products with a thickness of 63.5 mm (1/4 inch) or greater.
Mechanical Properties of Aluminum 5052 H32
The mechanical properties of 5052 H32 marine grade aluminum are listed in the following tables, including yield strength (yield stress), ultimate tensile strength, shear strength, modulus of elasticity, modulus of elasticity, etc.
There are no tensile requirements for materials in the “F” temper, but materials with a thickness or diameter of 1 1/2 inches or less (except for sections wider than 4 inches) are generally expected to have a strength approximately equivalent to H14 or H34. As the size increases, the intensity decreases to near O temper.
| Mechanical Properties of AA 5052 Sheets and Plates | ||||||
| Standard | Aluminum alloy and quenching | Specified thickness, in. | Tensile strength, ksi, (Min-Max unless otherwise specified) | Yield strength (0.2% shift), ksi, ≥ (unless otherwise specified) | Stretch by 2 in. or 4xDiameter, ≤, % | Bending diameter factor, N |
| ASTM B209; AMSQQA250/8 |
5052-O | 0.006-0.007 | 25-31 | 9.5 | – | 0 |
| 0.008-0.012 | 14 | 0 | ||||
| 0.013-0.019 | 15 | 0 | ||||
| 0.020-0.031 | 16 | 0 | ||||
| 0.032-0.050 | 18 | 0 | ||||
| 0.051-0.113 | 19 | 0 | ||||
| 0.114-0.249 | 20 | 0 | ||||
| 0.250-3.000 | 18 | – | ||||
| 5052-H141 | 0.090-0.174 | ≥ 35 | 24.0 | 6 | – | |
| 0.175-0.300 | ≥ 34 | 24.0 | 8 | – | ||
| 5052-H32 or H22 | 0.017-0.019 | 31-38 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 0.020-0.050 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| 0.051-0.113 | 7 | two | ||||
| 0.114-0.249 | 9 | 3 | ||||
| 0.250-0.499 | 11 | – | ||||
| 0.500-2.000 | 12 | – | ||||
| 5052-H34 or H24 | 0.009-0.019 | 34-41 | 26.0 | 3 | 1 | |
| 0.020-0.050 | 4 | two | ||||
| 0.051-0.113 | 6 | 3 | ||||
| 0.114-0.249 | 7 | 4 | ||||
| 0.250-1.000 | 10 | – | ||||
| 5052-H36 or H26 | 0.006-0.007 | 37-44 | 29 | two | 4 | |
| 0.008-0.031 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| 0.032-0.162 | 4 | 5 | ||||
| 5052 H38 or H28 | 0.006-0.007 | ≥ 39 | 32.0 | two | – | |
| 0.008-0.031 | 3 | – | ||||
| 0.032-0.128 | 4 | – | ||||
| 5052-H112 | 0.250-0.499 | ≥ 28 | 16 | 7 | – | |
| 0.500-2.000 | ≥ 25 | 9.5 | 12 | – | ||
| 2001-3000 | ≥ 25 | 9.5 | 16 | – | ||
| 5052-H322 | 0.020-0.050 | 31-35 | 21 | 5 | – | |
| 0.051-0.113 | 7 | – | ||||
| 0.114-0.125 | 9 | – | ||||
| 5052-F | 0.250-3.000 | not required | – | – | – | |
| Mechanical properties – Bars, rods, wires, profiles and extruded tubes | ||||||
| Standard | Aluminum alloy and quenching | Specified diameter or thickness, in. | Area, in2 | Tensile strength, ksi | Yield (0.2% displacement), ksi, ≥ | Stretch by 2 in. or 4xDiameter, ≤, % |
| ASTM B221 | 5052-O | all | all | 25-35 | 10.0 | – |
| Mechanical Properties of Alloy 5052 – Designed Seamless Tubes | ||||
| Standard | Aluminum alloy and quenching | Specified diameter or thickness, in. | Tensile strength, ksi, ≥ (unless otherwise specified) | Yield (0.2% displacement), ksi, ≥ |
| ASTM B210; AMSWWT700/4 |
5052-O | 0.010-0.450 | 25-35 | 10.0 |
| 5052-H32 | 31.0 | 23.0 | ||
| 5052-H34 | 34 | 26 | ||
| 5052-H36 | 37 | 29 | ||
| 5052-H38 | 39 | 24 | ||
| Mechanical Properties – Bars, Rebars and Cold Rolled or Finished Wires | |||||
| Standard | Aluminum alloy and quenching | Specified diameter or thickness, in. | Tensile strength, ksi, ≥ (unless otherwise specified) | Yield strength (0.2% shift), ksi, ≥ (unless otherwise specified) | Stretch by 2 in. or 4xDiameter, ≤, % |
| ASTM B211 | 5052-O | ≤0.124 | ≤32 | – | – |
| ≥0.125 | 9.5 | 25 | |||
| 5052-H32 | ≤ 0.124 | 31 | – | – | |
| 0.125-0.374 | 31 | 23 | – | ||
| 5052-H34 | ≤0.374 | 34 | 26 | – | |
| 5052-H36 | ≤ 0.124 | 37 | – | – | |
| 0.125-0.374 | 37 | 29 | – | ||
| 5052-H38 | ≤0.374 | 39 | – | – | |
| 5052-F | all | W | – | ||
| Typical mechanical properties at various temperatures | ||||
| League and temperament | Temperature, °C (°F) | Ultimate tensile strength, MPa (ksi) | 0.2% Compensated Yield Strength | Elongation by 50 mm (2 in.), %, |
| 5052-O | -195 (-320) | 303 (44) | 110 (16) | 46 |
| -80 (-112) | 200 (29) | 90 (13) | 35 | |
| -30 (-18) | 193 (28) | 90 (13) | 32 | |
| 25 (75) | 193 (28) | 90 (13) | 30 | |
| 100 (212) | 193 (28) | 90 (13) | 36 | |
| 150 (300) | 160 (23) | 90 (13) | 50 | |
| 205 (400) | 117 (17) | 75 (11) | 60 | |
| 260 (500) | 83 (12) | 52 (7.5) | 80 | |
| 315 (600) | 52 (7.5) | 38 (5.5) | 110 | |
| 370 (700) | 35 (5) | 21 (3.1) | 130 | |
| 5052-H34 | -195 (-320) | 380 (55) | 248 (36) | 28 |
| -80 (-112) | 270 (40) | 220 (32) | 21 | |
| -30 (-18) | 262 (38) | 215 (31) | 18 | |
| 25 (75) | 262 (38) | 215 (31) | 16 | |
| 100 (212) | 262 (38) | 215 (31) | 18 | |
| 150 (300) | 207 (30) | 185 (27) | 27 | |
| 205 (400) | 165 (24) | 103 (15) | 45 | |
| 260 (500) | 83 (12) | 52 (7.5) | 80 | |
| 315 (600) | 52 (7.5) | 38 (5.5) | 110 | |
| 370 (700) | 35 (5) | 21 (3.1) | 130 | |
| 5052-H38 | -195 (-320) | 415 (60) | 303 (44) | 25 |
| -80 (-112) | 303 (44) | 262 (38) | 18 | |
| -30 (-18) | 290 (42) | 255 (37) | 15 | |
| 25 (75) | 290 (42) | 255 (37) | 14 | |
| 100 (212) | 275 (40) | 248 (36) | 16 | |
| 150 (300) | 235 (34) | 193 (28) | 24 | |
| 205 (400) | 172 (25) | 103 (15) | 45 | |
| 260 (500) | 83 (12) | 52 (7.5) | 80 | |
| 315 (600) | 52 (7.5) | 38 (5.5) | 110 | |
| 370 (700) | 35 (5) | 21 (3.1) | 130 | |
5052 Marine Grade Aluminum Applications
Uses of marine grade 5052 aluminum include pressure vessels, fan blades, electronic chassis, electronic panels, tanks, medium strength sheet metal parts, hydraulic pipes, automotive parts, household appliances, agricultural applications, construction products, chemical equipment , containers, kitchen utensils, fasteners, hardware, road signs, hospital and medical equipment, kitchen equipment. Applications on ships, railway vehicles, automobiles and trailers, etc.
Equivalent material AA 5052
AA 5052 material equivalent to European EN (German DIN EN, British BSI EN, French EN NF), ISO, Japanese JIS and Chinese standard GB (for reference).
Notes: DIN 1725-1 has been replaced by DIN EN 573-3.
| AA 5052 aluminum alloy equivalent | |||||||||||
| USA | European Union | Germany | China | Japan | ISO | ||||||
| Standard | Note (UNS) | Standard | Numeric (chemical symbols) | Standard | Aluminum (material number) | Standard | Note | Standard | Note | Standard | Note |
| ASTM B209, ASTM B210, ASTM B211, ASTM B221, AMSQQA250/8, AMSWWT700/4 |
5052 (UNS A95052) | EN 573-3 | PT AW-5052 (EN AW-AlMg2.5) |
DIN 1725-1 | AlMg2.5 (3.3523) | GB/T 3190; GB/T 3880.2 |
5052 | JISH4000; JIS H4040 |
5052 | ISO 209 | AW-5052 |
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