Aluminium, Commercial Alloy
Aluminium 5083 F Bar & Extrusion
The highest strength non heat treatable marine grade aluminium alloy, for excellent seawater corrosion resistance.
Aluminium 5083 is known for exceptional performance in extreme environments. It is highly resistant to attack by both seawater and industrial chemical environments.
Mechanical properties shown are for O/H111 temper.
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5083 F Aluminium Related Specifications
| System / Standard | Country / Region | Grade / Designation |
| AA | USA | 5083-F |
| UNS | International | A95083 (5083-F) |
| EN / DIN | Europe | EN AW-5083-F / 3.3547 |
| EN Name | Europe | AlMg4.5Mn0.7-F |
| GB | China | 5083-F |
| JIS | Japan | A5083-F |
| DIN | Germany | 3.3547 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7-F) |
| BS | UK | 5083-F (equivalent grade) |
| AFNOR | France | A-G4MC-F |
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 5083
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.00 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 - 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.00 - 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Copper (Cu) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Extrusions
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 145 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 300 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 23 % |
| Shear Strength | 175 MPa |
| Hardness Vickers | 75 HV |
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 10-6Ω .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 |
