General Information
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
General Information
5052 aluminum’s benefits are good weldability, very good resistance to corrosion, and high fatigue strength. Because the benefits are so varied, you see 5052 in a range of applications: it shows up in marine environments because of its resistance to corrosion, in architecture exposed to high vibration because of its high fatigue strength, and in pressure vessels and containers because of its good weldability. Aluminum 5052 also happens to be the strongest non-heat-treatable sheet and plate in common use. 5052 isn’t just easily welded and highly corrosion-resistant, it is also tough and strong. It has good drawing properties and a high rate of work hardening. Its overall versatility, not to mention excellent value, makes it one of the most serviceable alloys available.
Applications of 5052 Aluminum
- Wide variety from aircraft components to home appliances
- Marine and transportation industry parts,
- Heavy duty cooking utensils,
- Equipment for bulk processing food.
Typical standards for Alloy 5052
- ASTM B209
- ASTM SB209
Chemical Composition
5052 Chemical Composition
Element
Percent by Weight
Al
Aluminum
98.9 max
Cr
Chromium
0.15-0.35
Mn
Manganese
0.1 max
Si
Silicon
0.25
Cu
Copper
0.1max
Mg
Magnesium
2.2 – 2.8
Fe
Iron
0.4 max
Zn
Zinc
0.10 max
Ti
Iron
0.1 max
Physical Properties
Physical properties for Alloy 5052
Property | 5052 Data | |
Density, lb/in3 | 0.0968 | |
Modulus of Elasticity, psi | 10.2 x 106 | |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 68-212˚F, /˚F | 13.2 x 10-6 | |
Thermal Conductivity, Btu/ft hr ˚F | 80 | |
Specific Heat, Btu/lb ˚F | 0.21 | |
Electrical Resistivity, Microohm-in | 1.965 |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties of 5052
Strength Psi | Elongation % | ||||
Alloy & Temper | Ultimate | Yield Set 0.2% | 1/16” | ½” | Brinell Hardness |
5052-0 | 28,000 | 13,000 | 25 | 30 | 47 |
5052-H32 | 33,000 | 28,000 | 12 | 18 | 60 |
5052-H34 | 38,000 | 31,000 | 10 | 14 | 68 |
5052-H36 | 40,000 | 35,000 | 8 | 10 | 73 |
5052-H38 | 42,000 | 37,000 | 7 | 8 | 77 |

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