ALUMINUM 5083 (A95083)

Specifications

The following specifications cover Aluminum 5083

Property Results

Chemistry Data :

Principal Design Features		This is a non-heat treatable alloy for strengthening. It has very good corrosion resistance, is easily welded and does have good strength.

Applications		Commonly used in the manufacture of unfired, welded pressure vessels, marine, auto aircraft cryogenics, drilling rigs, TV towers, transportation equipment, and in missile components.

Machinability		No specific data. However the alloy is machinable by conventional means.

Forming		Forming characteristics are good for either hot or cold working.

Welding		Weldability of this alloy is very good by conventional means. When filler rod is required it should be the same alloy, 5083.

Heat Treatment		This is a non-heat treatable alloy.

Forging		Forging may be done in the range of 850 to 750 F.

Hot Working		Hot forming, when sever deformation is required, may be done at 400 F or higher to 700 F.

Cold Working		AL 5083 is readily cold worked by conventional methods. In the annealed (O temper) condition plate of 0.250 ” thick can be bent on 1.5 T radius.

Annealing		Annealing may be done at 650 F for sufficient time for thorough heating, followed by air cooling.

Aging		Not applicable to this alloy.

Tempering		Not applicable.

Hardening		Hardening is accomplished by means of cold working only.

Other Physical Props		Electrical conductivity 28% of copper.

Other Mechanical Props		Shear strength in O temper is 25 ksi.

Physical Data : 

Density (lb / cu. in.)	0.096
Specific Gravity	2.66
Melting Point (Deg F)	1070
Poissons Ratio	0.33
Modulus of Elasticity Tension	10.3
Modulus of Elasticity Torsion	3.8