5052 aluminium alloy

5052 is an aluminium alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium.

Typical applications include architecture, general sheet metal work, heat exchangers.

Chemical properties

The alloy composition of 5052 is:^[1]

• Magnesium - 2.2%-2.8% by weight
• Chromium - 0.15%-0.35% maximum
• Copper - 0.1% maximum
• Iron - 0.4% maximum
• Manganese - 0.1% maximum
• Silicon - 0.25% maximum
• Zinc - 0.1% maximum
• Others each 0.05% maximum
• Others total 0.15% maximum
• Remainder Aluminium

Mechanical properties

Uses

5052 has been used in architectural, sheet metal and fabrication uses.

Weldability

Weldability – Gas: Good

Weldability – Arc: Very Good

Weldability – Resistance: Very Good

Brazability: Acceptable

Solderability: Not recommended

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