Aluminium, Commercial Alloy
5083 O H111 Sheet & Plate
The highest strength non heat treatable aluminium alloy.
Aluminium 5083 is known for exceptional performance in extreme environments. 5083 is highly resistant to attack by both seawater and industrial chemical environments.
Mechanical properties shown are for O & H111 temper.
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Range
- Plate can be cut to customer requirements. Please contact your local Service Centre for further details.
- 4000 x 2000 & 6000 x 2000 plates are 3.2 certified to
- LRS
- DNV
- BV
- ABS
| Sheet Size | Sheet Thicknesses | Plate Thickness |
| 2000 x 1000 | 2.0mm - 3.0mm | |
| 2500 x 1250 | 1.5mm - 8.0mm | 4.0mm - 25.0mm |
| 3000 x 1500 | 2.0mm - 6.0mm | |
| 3020 x 1520 | 12.0mm - 15.0mm | |
| 2500 x 1250 | 1.5mm - 8.0mm | |
| 4000 x 2000 | 3.0mm - 25.0mm | |
| 6000 x 2000 | 3.0mm - 40.0mm |
PLEASE NOTE
If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact your local service centre with your specific requirements.
5083 O H111 Aluminium Related Specifications
| System / Standard | Country / Region | Grade / Designation |
| AA | USA | 5083-O / 5083-H111 |
| UNS | International | A95083 (5083-O / 5083-H111) |
| EN / DIN | Europe | EN AW-5083-O / EN AW-5083-H111 / 3.3547 |
| EN Name | Europe | AlMg4.5Mn0.7-O / AlMg4.5Mn0.7-H111 |
| GB | China | 5083-O / 5083-H111 |
| JIS | Japan | A5083-O / A5083-H111 |
| DIN | Germany | 3.3547 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7-O / H111) |
| BS | UK | 5083-O / 5083-H111 (marine plate grade) |
| AFNOR | France | A-G4MC-O / A-G4MC-H111 |
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 5083
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.00 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 - 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.40 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.10 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 max |
| Others (Each) | 0.05 max |
| Others (Total) | 0.15 max |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.40 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10 max |
Mechanical Properties
Sheet 0.2 - 6.3mm Thick
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 125 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 275 - 350 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
Plate 6.3mm to 80mm
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 115 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 - 345 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
Plate 80mm to 120mm
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 110 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 70 HB |
| Elongation A | 12 Min % |
General Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 265 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 570 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 25 x 10-6/K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 72 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.058 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Applications
- Shipbuilding
- Rail cars
- Vehicle bodies
- Tip truck bodies
- Mine skips and cages
- Pressure vessels
Characteristics
- Exceptional strength after welding
- Exceptional performance in extreme environments
- Not recommended for use in temperatures above 65oC
- Marine grade aluminium alloy
Additional Information
Fabrication
| Process | Rating |
| Workability - Cold | Average |
| Machinability | Poor |
Weldability
When welding 5083 to itself or another alloy from the same sub-group, the recommended filler metal is 5183. Other suitable fillers are 5356 and 5556.
| Process | Rating |
| Weldability - Gas | Average |
| Weldability - Arc | Excellent |
| Weldability - Resistance | Excellent |
| Brazability | Poor |
| Solderability | Poor |
