5052-H32 Aluminum Plate

Finish Metals | Aluminum

Characteristics

5052-H32 Aluminum Plate - (ASTM B209, QQ-A-250/8) is often referred to as 'Anodize Quality Aluminum', as it has excellent finishing qualities and anodized coatings are bright and clear. Its Superior corrosion resistance, good weldability, with excellent formability makes 5052 Aluminum Plate a common choice for chemical, marine or saltwater applications. The major alloying element in 5052 is magnesium in sufficient quantities to cause substantial lowering of the melting point without producing brittleness. When magnesium is used as the major alloying element, or in combination with manganese, the result is a moderate to high strength non-heat treatable aluminum alloy. 5052 is far stronger than the 1100 or 3000 series aluminums, yet forms with reasonable bend radii. Weldability is very good and 5052 has good resistance to corrosion, especially in salt-water / marine atmospheres.5052 aluminum is an alloy with 2.5% manganese to improve the strength over pure aluminum.

5052-H32 aluminum plate has a mill finish. The 5052-H32 aluminum plate does not have a polished or brushed finish and does not come with a protective PVC to prevent scratching as it is typically not used for aesthetic or cosmetic uses. 

5052 aluminum plate exhibits higher corrosion resistance than other aluminum alloys and higher strength than 3003 aluminum plate. In addition, it exhibits good salt water resistance, making it a popular material for marine applications. 5052 aluminum is easy to form, stamp, weld and finish. It has fair machinability with the proper setup.

Applications

5052 plate is used for products that require high strength in corrosive environments, including  fuel tanks, truck and trailer side panels, aircraft fuel tanks, storm shutters, refrigerator liners, electronic mounting plates and panels, fan blades, small boat hulls, truck cabs, bumpers, storage tanks and pressure vessels, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, storage tanks, mail boxes, aircraft components, electronic chassis, boat hulls, deck houses, hatch covers, ladders, railings, frames, drip pans, tool boxes, truck bumpers, inner and outer body panels and components in truck and auto industries, kitchen equipment, decorative trim, architectural uses, signage applications, and any number of parts and application requiring strength and good formability at reasonable cost.

  • Specifications : ASTM BB209, QQ-A-250/8, AMS 4015, AMS 4016, AMS 4017
  • A.K.A: Anodize Quality Aluminum
  • Non-magnetic, Brinell = 60, Tensile = 33,000, Yield = 28,000 (+/-)

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