The advantage properties of aluminum alloy are light weight, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, high corrosion resistance and ductility.
Aluminum alloy is soft and usually alloyed with copper, zinc, magnesium, silicon, manganese and lithium to increase strength. When aluminum alloy is exposed to air, an anti-oxidant coating will be formed instantly to protect products. Aluminum alloy is one of the lightest metals. The application of products ranges from precision technology to daily commodities.
Aluminium 5083 is is an aluminium alloy with magnesium and traces of manganese and chromium. It is known for exceptional performance in extremely tough environments. Aluminium 5083 is highly resistant to attack by both seawater and industrial chemical environments.
Alloy 5083 also 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.
Chemical Element
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 – 1.00 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.40 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.00 – 4.90 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0 – 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 – 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 – 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.05 – 0.25 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 – 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 – 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Temper Types
O – Soft
H111 – Some work hardening imparted by shaping processes but less than required for H11 temper
H32 – Work hardened by rolling then stabilised by low-temperature heat treatment to quarter hard
Applications
Shipbuilding, Rail cars, Vehicle bodies, Tip truck bodies, Mine skips and cages, Pressure vessels
