Aluminium Alloy

5083 - H32 Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS ALLOY DESIGNATIONS

Alloy 5083 corresponds to the following standard
Commercial 5083
designations and specifications but may not be a direct
EN 5083 equivalent:

GM41
Aluminium 5083 is known for exceptional performance A95083
in extreme environments. 5083 is highly resistant to AlMG4.5Mn
attack by both seawater and industrial chemical Al Mg4.5 Mn0.7
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.
TEMPER TYPES
The most common tempers for 5083 aluminium are:
Applications
• O - Soft
Alloy 5083 is typically used in:
~ Shipbuilding • H111 - Some work hardening imparted by shaping
~ Rail cars processes but less than required for H11 temper
~ Vehicle bodies
• H32 - Work hardened by rolling then stabilised by
~ Tip truck bodies
~ Mine skips and cages low-temperature heat treatment to quarter hard
~ Pressure vessels
SUPPLIED FORMS
Mechanical Properties shown are for H32 temper
• Plate
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION • Sheet

BS EN 573-3:2009
Alloy 5083 GENERIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Element % Present Property Value
Magnesium (Mg) 4.00 - 4.90 Density 2.65 g/cm³
Manganese (Mn) 0.40 - 1.00 Melting Point 570 °C
Silicon (Si) 0.0 - 0.40 Thermal Expansion 25 x10-6 /K
Iron (Fe) 0.0 - 0.40 Modulus of Elasticity 72 GPa
Chromium (Cr) 0.05 - 0.25 Thermal Conductivity 121 W/m.K
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.25 Electrical Resistivity 0.058 x10-6 Ω .m
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.15
Others (Total) 0.0 - 0.15
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.10
Other (Each) 0.0 - 0.05 BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet
Aluminium (Al) Balance 0.2mm to 6.00mm

Property Value
Proof Stress 215 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 305 - 380 MPa
Hardness Brinell 89 HB

Properties above are for material in the H32 condition

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Aluminium Alloy
5083 - H32 Sheet

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.

Weldability – Gas: Average

Weldability – Arc: Excellent
Weldability – Resistance: Excellent
Brazability: Poor
Solderability: Poor

FABRICATION
Workability – Cold: Average
Machinability: Poor

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REVISION HISTORY

Datasheet Updated 18 July 2019

DISCLAIMER
This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of
the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary
widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is
based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will
be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third
party in reliance thereon.

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of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.

The information provided in this datasheet has been drawn from various
recognised sources, including EN Standards, recognised industry references
(printed & online) and manufacturers’ data. No guarantee is given that the
information is from the latest issue of those sources or about the accuracy of
those sources.

Material supplied by the Company may vary significantly from this data, but
will conform to all relevant and applicable standards.

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excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or
otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular
purpose, whether expressed or implied.

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