Aluminium Alloy 5052 H32 Datasheet

Aluminium 5052 is known for its great workability allowing tight bend radii of 1.5T, it is a high strength non heat treated alloy and is corrosion resistant which makes it ideal for manufacturing of outdoor enclosures

Applications for Aluminium Alloy 5052

• Small Marina Craft
• Outdoor Enclosures
• Cabinets
• Panelling & Cladding

Chemical Compositions of Aluminium Alloy 5052

Element	Composition %
Silicon (Si)	0.25 Max
Iron (Fe)	0.40 Max
Copper (Cu)	0.10 Max
Manganese (Mn)	0.10 Max
Magnesium (Mg)	2.2 - 2.8
Chromium (Cr)	0.15 - 0.35
Zinc (Zn)	0.10 Max
Other (Each)	0.05 Max
Others (Total)	0.15 Max
Aluminium (Al)	Remainder

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5052 - H32

Thickness (mm)	Tensile Strength Rm (MPa)	Proof Stress Rp0,2 (MPa min)	Elongation A50 (% min)	Hardness HBW
over 0.5 – 1.5	210 – 260	130	6	61
over 1.5 – 3.0	210 – 260	130	7	61
over 3.0 – 6.0	210 – 260	130	10	61
over 6.0 – 12.5	210 – 260	130	12	61
Mechanical properties are those specified by EN 485-2:2016 for alloy 5052 in H32 temper, for the sheet thicknesses we stock. Hardness is given in the standard for information only and is not a guaranteed minimum. Certificates to EN 10204-3.1 are available on request.

Bending Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5052

Aluminium Alloy 5052 is capable of being bent cold through an angle of 90 degrees around a pin having a radius equal to 1.5 times the thickness (t) of the sheet without cracking.

Aluminium Alloy 5052 Weldability

Gas

Good

Arc

Very Good

Brazability

Average

Resistance

Very Good

Aluminium Alloy 5052 Fabrication

Machinability

Average

Workability - Cold

Good

Generic Physical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5052

Property	Value
Density	2.68 g/cm3
Melting Point	608°C
Thermal Expansion	23.70 ×10−6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity	70 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	138 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	0.0495 ×10−6Ω.m