5083 aluminium alloy
5083 aluminium alloy is an aluminium alloy with magnesium and traces of manganese and chromium. It is highly resistant to attack by seawater and industrial chemicals.[1]
Alloy 5083 retains exceptional strength after welding. It has the highest strength of the non-heat treatable alloys, but is not recommended for use in temperatures in excess of 65°C.[2]
Applications
Alloy 5083 is commonly used in:
- Shipbuilding
- Railroad cars
- Coachwork
- Pressure vessels
- Aluminum armor
References
- ↑ "Aluminium Alloys - Aluminium 5083 Properties, Fabrication and Applications, Supplier Data by Aalco". azom.com. Retrieved March 2015.
- ↑ "5083 - '0' - H111 Sheet and Plate". aalco.co.uk. Retrieved March 2015.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Sunday, March 08, 2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.