Aluminium, Commercial Alloy
5083 H32 Sheet & Plate
The highest strength non heat treatable marine grade 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 H32 temper.
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5083 H32 Aluminium Related Specifications
| System / Standard | Country / Region | Grade / Designation |
| AA | USA | 5083-H32 |
| UNS | International | A95083 (5083-H32) |
| EN / DIN | Europe | EN AW-5083-H32 / 3.3547 |
| EN Name | Europe | AlMg4.5Mn0.7-H32 |
| GB | China | 5083-H32 |
| JIS | Japan | A5083-H32 |
| DIN | Germany | 3.3547 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7-H32) |
| BS | UK | 5083-H32 (equivalent grade) |
| AFNOR | France | A-G4MC-H32 (equivalent to 5083-H32) |
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 5083
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.00 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.00 - 0.40 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 - 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.00 - 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.25 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Sheet 0.2mm to 6.00mm
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 215 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 305 - 380 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 89 HB |
General Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 2.65 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 |
