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The advantages of choosing 5083 aluminum

2022-04-25

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What material is 5083 aluminum

5083 is an Al-Mg alloy that cannot be strengthened by heat treatment.The main element of 5083 aluminum is Mg, which has good comprehensive properties.The properties of this alloy are as follows:

Low density, high strength, good forming machinability, excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, beautiful surface after anodizing, environmental protection, economy, and high safety performance.

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5083 aluminum alloy chemical composition:

Si0.4 Cu0.1 Mg4.6 Zn0.25 Mn0.8 Ti0.15 Cr0.15 Fe0.4 Al remainder.

The mechanical properties of 5083 aluminum alloy at room temperature are as follows:

Tensile strength 320Mpa, yield strength 230Mpa, fatigue strength 160Mpa, shearing strength 190Mpa, elongation 16%, Poisson's ratio 0.33, hardness 110HB.

The physical properties of aluminum alloy 5083 at room temperature are as follows:

Modulus of elasticity: 70.3GPa, coefficient of thermal expansion 23.8, thermal conductivity 117, melting point range 591-638, electrical conductivity 29, resistivity 0.059, density: 2.8g/cm3.

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Application:

5083 aluminum alloy has excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, plus it increases corrosion resistance through anodizing treatment, and is widely used, especially in ships, automobiles, rail transit, and construction industries.

Its main uses are as follows: commonly used in ships, ships, vehicle structural parts, welding parts of transportation vehicles, pressure vessels that require strict fire protection, refrigeration equipment, drilling equipment components, replacing steel plates and fiber reinforced plastic panels.

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