Aluminum 5052
Sheet Metal
Overview
Aluminum 5052 is a non-heat-treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and good formability. It is widely used in sheet metal fabrication.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 230 MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 195 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 12% |
Physical Properties
| Density | 2,680 kg/m³ |
| Melting Point | 607-650°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/m·K |
Applications
Enclosures
Panels
Brackets
Marine applications
Fuel tanks
Advantages
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good formability
- Weldable
- Lightweight
Limitations
- Cannot be heat treated
- Lower strength than 6061
- Moderate cost
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