May 3 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is a lightweight and malleable metal that has been in use for centuries. Aluminium / aluminum 5000 series alloys are mainly used in sheet or plate form but can be obtained as extrusions as well.
Aluminium / aluminum 5182 alloy is a wrought alloy type with good corrosion resistance. Weldability and resistance to corrosion of aluminium / aluminum 5182 alloy is considered favorable. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 5182 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 5182 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
95.2 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
4.5 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.35 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium/aluminum 5182 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.65 g/cm³ |
0.0957 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
577 - 638 °C |
1070 - 1180 °F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminium / aluminum 5182-O alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
275 MPa |
39900 psi |
|
Yield strength |
130 MPa |
18900 psi |
|
Elongation at break (@thickness 1.60 mm/0.0630 in) |
21% |
21% |
|
Elastic modulus |
69.6 GPa |
10100 ksi |
|
Shear modulus |
26 GPa |
3770 ksi |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.33 |
0.33 |
|
Hardness, Brinell |
74 |
74 |
|
Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness value) |
97 |
97 |
|
Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness value) |
84 |
84 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of aluminium / aluminum 5182 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Conditions |
|
T (°C) |
Treatment |
|
Thermal conductivity |
123 W/mK |
25 |
All |
Applications
The following are the applications of aluminium / aluminum 5182 alloy:
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Packaging products such as containers
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Beverage cans
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Motor vehicles automotive body panels and reinforcement members
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Brackets and parts.