TYPICAL STANDARDS
| GRADE | SIZES ROUTINELY STOCKED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 5083-O | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5083-T4 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5083-T6 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5083 Pre-Aged T4 | Inquire for sizes |
MORE DETAILS ABOUT 5083 ALUMINUM SHEET
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES ALUMINUM 5083 APPLICATIONS WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
In addition to its excellent resistance against seawater and industrial chemicals., it has good weldability. One drawback to the grade is that it is not heat treatable.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| SI | FE | CU | MN | MG | CR | ZN | TI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.10% | 0.4 - 1.00% | 4 -4.90% | 0.05-0.25% | 0.25% | 0.15% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | ELONGATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | |
| 5083-O | 42 KSI | 21 KSI | 14% |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY IS THIS GRADE COMMON IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY? WHAT ARE THE PROPERTIES FOR THIS ALUMINUM GRADE?
Why is this grade common in the automotive industry?
ANSWER:
It is often used in the automotive industry due to its high strength factor. It also has very good corrosion resistance and is easily welded, which are all very important factors for the automotive industry.
