Aluminum	Balance
Chromium	0.1 max
Copper	0.2 max
Iron	0.7 max
Magnesium	0.5 - 1.1
Manganese	0.2 max
Remainder Each	0.05 max
Remainder Total	0.15 max
Silicon	0.4 max
Zinc	0.25 max

Principal Design Features		This is a non-heat treatable alloy of aluminum with magnesium content. Cold working will strengthen (harden) the alloy and it is very good in both corrosion resistance and weldability.

Applications		Commonly used in the manufacture of appliances, small boats, gas lines, refrigerator panels, and utensils. 5005 is also used in architectural components, and as an electrical conductor. Especially useful where excessive finishing costs are encountered in the use of 3003 alloys due to surface roughness upon drawing.

Machinability		The machinability is generally poor, especially in the soft temper conditions. However it can be machined, but with more difficulty than many of the aluminum alloys. Machining in the harder tempers, such as H34, H38, is better than in the soft temper condition.

Forming		Formability by all of the conventional methods is excellent, especially in the softer tempers.

Welding		This alloy is noted for excellent welding characteristics by all of the commercial methods. Filler metal of the same alloy should be used. Welding by resistance technique of the O (or annealed) temper material may require some trial and error determination of the best technique.

Heat Treatment		This alloy does not respond to heat treatment, except for annealing to relieve cold working strain. See "Annealing".

Forging		No data. However the alloy is forgeable. Consult the alloy supplier for working range temperatures.

Hot Working		This alloy has excellent cold working characteristics such that hot working should not normally be necessary. However it may be hot worked in the temperature range of 700 to 400 F.

Cold Working		Excellent cold working conditions, even in the harder tempers. In the soft temper condition sheet product may be bent to radii of zero to 1/2 thickness on material up to 1/8" thick -- over 1/8" bend radii of 1 to 2 T are possible.

Annealing		Annealing, if required, may be done at 650 F followed by air cooling.

Aging		Not applicable to this alloy.

Tempering		Not applicable.

Hardening		Only cold working will cause hardening (strengthening) of this alloy as it does not harden by heat treatment.

Other Mechanical Props		Shear strength for AL 5005 is form 11 ksi for annealed material to 16 ksi for cold worked condition.

Physical Data : [top]

Density (lb / cu. in.)	0.098
Specific Gravity	2.7
Melting Point (Deg F)	1180
Modulus of Elasticity Tension	10

Form	Sheet
Condition	H12
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	20
Yield Strength	19
Elongation	10
Form	Sheet
Condition	H14
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	23
Yield Strength	22
Elongation	6
Form	Sheet
Condition	H16
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	26
Yield Strength	25
Elongation	5
Form	Sheet
Condition	H18
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	29
Yield Strength	28
Elongation	4
Form	Sheet
Condition	H32
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	20
Yield Strength	17
Elongation	11
Brinnell	36
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	23
Yield Strength	20
Elongation	8
Brinnell	41
Form	Sheet
Condition	H36
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	26
Yield Strength	24
Elongation	6
Brinnell	48
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	29
Yield Strength	27
Elongation	5
Brinnell	51
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	18
Yield Strength	6
Elongation	25
Brinnell	28

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