May 3 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Other Designations
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is a widely used engineering material and aluminium / aluminum alloys are in demand for use in packaging, transport, building and architecture, and electrical conductors.
Aluminium / aluminum 5554 alloy is a wrought non-heat treatable alloy type with improved corrosion resistance. This alloy was developed as a filler alloy especially for aluminium / aluminum 5454 alloy as this combination helps to prevent stress corrosion cracking at high temperatures of above 65°C (150°F). The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 5554 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 5554 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
94.6 - 97 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
2.4 - 3 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.50 - 1 |
|
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.40 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.25 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤ 0.25 |
|
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
0.050 - 0.20 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
0.050 - 0.20 |
|
Beryllium, Be |
≤ 0.00080 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium/aluminum 5554 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.69 g/cm³ |
0.0972 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
624-646°C |
1155-1195°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminium / aluminum 5554 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
227 MPa |
33 ksi |
Other Designations
Equivalent material to aluminium / aluminum 5554 alloy is ANSI/AWS A5.10.
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 5554 alloy is primarily used with aluminium / aluminum 5454 alloy. It is also used in welding filler wire, automotive wheels, and heat exchangers.