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Aluminium Alloy 5083 is known for exceptional At Dinco Trading Co we stock Aluminium Alloy 5083
performance in extreme environments. 5083 is highly in the form of sheets/plates
resistant to attack by both seawater and industrial
chemical environments. Alloy 5083 also retains
exceptional strength after welding. It has the highest MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
strength of the non-heat treatable alloys but is not
recommended for use in temperatures in excess of Property Value
65 °C.
Proof Stress 115 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 270 - 345 MPa
APPLICATIONS Elongation at 50 mm 15 Min %
Hardness Brinell 75 HB
AA-5083 is typically used in:
Shipbuilding WELDABILITY
Vehicle bodies
Weldability – Gas: Average
Pressure vessels
Weldability – Arc: Excellent
Marine Applications
Brazeability: Poor
Drilling Rigs Weldability – Resistance: Excellent
Transportation Equipments
TV/Communication Towers
FABRICATION
Machinability: Poor
Please note that Mechanical Properties shown are Workability – Cold: Average
for H-111 temper