MORE DETAILS ABOUT ALUMINUM 5005
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
This aluminum grade is the weakest alloy of the non-heat treatable aluminums. However, it can be hardened by cold working, is excellent for decorative anodizing, and has good weldability.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| AL | MG | FE | SI | ZN | CU | MN | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97-99.5% | 0.50 - 1.10% | 0 - 0.70% | 0 - 0.30% | 0 - 0.25% | 0 - 0.20% | 0 - 0.20% | 0 - 0.10% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | ELONGATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Ultimate Yield Strength | Shear Strength | % at break |
| 5005-O | 158 MPa / 23,000 psi | 131 MPa / 19,000 psi | 96 MPa / 14,000 psi | 5.3% |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY IS 5005 ALUMINUM SHEET SO COMMON IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY? CAN 5005 ALUMINUM BE COLD WORKED? WHAT IS THE DENSITY OF 5005 ALUMINUM?
Why is 5005 aluminum sheet so common in the automotive industry?
ANSWER:
You will see this grade in auto body paneling, fuel tanks, piping, and steering plates. It is so popular in the automotive industry because of excellent corrosion resistance and surface finish and, compared to other aluminum alloys, it has relatively high welded strength. These qualities make this aluminum grade suitable for autos, either for use in welded parts or paneling.
TYPICAL STANDARDS
| GRADE | SIZES ROUTINELY STOCKED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 5005-O | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5005-H22 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5005-H24 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5005-H26 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5005-H28 | Inquire for sizes |
