Aluminum alloys have several advantages, including their light weight, superior electrical and thermal conductivity, great corrosion resistance, and ductility.
Aluminum is a soft alloy that is typically strengthened by copper, zinc, magnesium, silicon, manganese, and lithium. When aluminum alloy is exposed to air, an antioxidant coating is created immediately to safeguard the product. Aluminum alloy is one of the most lightweight metals. Products are used in a variety of applications, including precise technology and everyday consumables.
Aluminium 5083 is an aluminum alloy containing magnesium and trace amounts of manganese and chromium. It is noted for its outstanding performance in harsh settings. Aluminium 5083 is extremely resistant to assault from seawater and industrial chemical conditions.
Alloy 5083 also keeps its excellent strength after welding. It has the strongest strength among non-heat-treatable alloys; however, it is not recommended for usage at temperatures above 65°C.
Applications
Alloy 5083 is typically used in:
Shipbuilding, Rail cars, Vehicle bodies, Tip truck bodies, Mine skips and cages, Pressure vessels
Available Size Range
| Dimension | Range |
| Thickness | 0.5 ~ 6.0mm for sheet 6.0 ~ 120mm for plate |
| Width | 900 ~ 2,200mm |
| Length | 2,000 ~ 10,000mm |
– Standard Width and Length: 1000×2000 mm, 1250×2500 mm, 1500×3000 mm, 1219×2438 mm, 1524×3048 mm
– Surface Finish: Mill finish unless otherwise specified
– Surface Protection: Paper interleaved, PE/PVC filming (if specified)
Alloy 5083 Chemical Composition:
| Chemical Element | % Present |
|---|---|
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 – 1.00 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.40 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 – 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0 – 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 – 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 – 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.05 – 0.25 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 – 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 – 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 265 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 570 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 25X10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 72 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.058 x10^-6 Ω .m |
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Proof Stress | 125 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 275–350 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Proof Stress | 115 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 – 345 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Mechanical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Proof Stress | 110 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 70 HB |
| Elongation A | 12 Min % |
Alloy 5083 corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
GM41
A95083
AlMG4.5Mn
Al Mg4.5 Mn0.7
The most common tempers for 5083 aluminium are:
USA: AA 5083; UK: BS 5083; Germany: DIN AlMg4.5Mn; Europe: EN AW-A 5083; Japan: 5083; JIS A5083P; France: NF A5083; ISO: Al Mg4.5Mn0.7.
The properties in this data sheet meet Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1734:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Flat sheet, coiled sheet, and plate (equivalent to BS EN 573-1).
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