Aluminium 5754 has excellent corrosion resistance especially to seawater and industrially polluted atmospheres.
Aluminium Alloys Explained
It has higher strength than 5251. This high strength makes Aluminium 5754 highly suited to flooring applications.
After rolling, Aluminium 5754 spontaneously softens until it reaches a stable condition.
Chemical Composition of Aluminium 5754
Table 1. Chemical composition for aluminium alloy 5754
| Element |
% Present |
| Si |
0.4 |
| Fe |
0.4 |
| Mn |
0.5 |
| Mg |
2.6-3.2 |
| Al |
Balance |
Properties of Aluminium 5754
Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 5754
Table 2 (a). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H111 Treadplate
BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet
0.2mm to 6.00mm |
| Property |
Value |
| Proof Stress |
60 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength |
160 - 200 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm |
12 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell |
44 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the H111 condition.
Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.
Table 2 (b). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H114
BS EN 485-2:2008
Aluminium Sheet
0.2mm to 6.00mm |
| Property |
Value |
| Proof Stress |
80 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength |
190 - 260 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm |
12 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell |
52 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the H114 condition
Table 2 (c). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H22
BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet & Plate
0.2mm to 40mm |
| Property |
Value |
| Proof Stress |
130 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength |
220 - 270 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm |
7 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell |
63 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the H22 condition.
Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.
Table 2 (d). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H24
BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet & Plate
0.2mm to 25mm |
| Property |
Value |
| Proof Stress |
160 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength |
240 - 280 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell |
70 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the H24 conditions.
Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.
Table 2 (e). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H26
BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet
0.2mm to 6mm |
| Property |
Value |
| Proof Stress |
190 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength |
265 - 305 MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm |
4 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell |
78 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the H26 conditions.
Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.
Physical Properties of Aluminium 5754
Table 3. Physical properties for aluminium alloy 5754
| Property |
Value |
| Density |
2.66 kg/m3 |
| Melting Point |
600°C |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
68 GPa |
| Electrical Resistivity |
0.49 x 10-6 Ω.m |
| Thermal Conductivity |
147 W/m.K |
| Thermal Expansion |
24 x 10-6/K |
Alloy Designations
Aluminium 5754 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:
- A95754
- Al Mg3
- Al 3.1Mg Mn Cr
- AW-5754
Fabrication of Aluminium 5754
Welding
Aluminium 5754 has excellent weldability. The recommended filler alloy is 5356
Fabrication Response
Table 4. Fabrication response for aluminium alloy 5754
| Process |
Rating |
| Workability – Cold |
Very good |
| Machinability |
Average |
| Weldability – Gas |
Excellent |
| Weldability – Arc |
Excellent |
| Weldability – Resistance |
Excellent |
| Brazability |
Poor |
| Solderability |
|
Temper
The most common tempers for 5754 aluminium are shown below with H111 being the most common treadplate temper
- O – Soft
- H111 - Some work hardening imparted by shaping processes but less than required for H11 temper
- H22 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to quarter hard
- H24 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to half hard
- H26 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to three-quarter hard
Applications of Aluminium 5754
Aluminium 5754 is used in:
- Treadplate
- Shipbuilding
- Vehicle bodies
- Rivets
- Fishing industry equipment
- Food processing
- Welded chemical and nuclear structures
Supplied Forms
Aluminium 5754 is supplied by Aalco as either 5-bar treadplate or rice grain treadplate
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