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

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.

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.

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.

Physical Data : [top]

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

Form	Sheet
Condition	H32
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	33
Yield Strength	28
Elongation	12
Reduction of Area	18
Brinnell	60
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	-320
Tensile Strength	55
Yield Strength	36
Elongation	28
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	-112
Tensile Strength	40
Yield Strength	32
Elongation	21
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	-18
Tensile Strength	38
Yield Strength	31
Elongation	18
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	38
Yield Strength	31
Elongation	10
Reduction of Area	14
Brinnell	68
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	75
Tensile Strength	38
Yield Strength	31
Elongation	16
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	212
Tensile Strength	38
Yield Strength	31
Elongation	18
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	300
Tensile Strength	30
Yield Strength	27
Elongation	27
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	400
Tensile Strength	24
Yield Strength	15
Elongation	45
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	500
Tensile Strength	12
Yield Strength	7.5
Elongation	80
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	600
Tensile Strength	7.5
Yield Strength	5.5
Elongation	110
Form	Sheet
Condition	H34
Temperature	700
Tensile Strength	5
Yield Strength	3.1
Elongation	130
Form	Sheet
Condition	H36
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	40
Yield Strength	35
Elongation	8
Reduction of Area	10
Brinnell	73
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	-320
Tensile Strength	60
Yield Strength	44
Elongation	25
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	-112
Tensile Strength	44
Yield Strength	38
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	-18
Tensile Strength	42
Yield Strength	37
Elongation	15
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	42
Yield Strength	37
Elongation	7
Reduction of Area	8
Brinnell	77
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	75
Tensile Strength	42
Yield Strength	37
Elongation	14
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	212
Tensile Strength	40
Yield Strength	36
Elongation	16
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	300
Tensile Strength	34
Yield Strength	28
Elongation	24
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	400
Tensile Strength	25
Yield Strength	15
Elongation	45
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	500
Tensile Strength	12
Yield Strength	7.5
Elongation	80
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	600
Tensile Strength	7.5
Yield Strength	5.5
Elongation	110
Form	Sheet
Condition	H38
Temperature	700
Tensile Strength	5
Yield Strength	3.1
Elongation	130
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	-320
Tensile Strength	44
Yield Strength	16
Elongation	46
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	-112
Tensile Strength	29
Yield Strength	13
Elongation	35
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	-18
Tensile Strength	28
Yield Strength	13
Elongation	32
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	68
Tensile Strength	28
Yield Strength	13
Elongation	25
Reduction of Area	30
Brinnell	47
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	75
Tensile Strength	28
Yield Strength	13
Elongation	30
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	212
Tensile Strength	28
Yield Strength	13
Elongation	36
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	300
Tensile Strength	23
Yield Strength	13
Elongation	50
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	400
Tensile Strength	17
Yield Strength	11
Elongation	60
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	500
Tensile Strength	12
Yield Strength	7.5
Elongation	80
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	600
Tensile Strength	7.5
Yield Strength	5.5
Elongation	110
Form	Sheet
Condition	O
Temperature	700
Tensile Strength	5
Yield Strength	3.1
Elongation	130

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