MORE DETAILS ABOUT 5086 ALUMINUM SHEET
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
It has excellent resistance against seawater and can be strengthened through strain hardening or cold working. It also has good weldability. It is not heat treatable.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| SI | Z | CU | MN | MG | CR | ZN | TI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40% | 0.50% | 0.10% | 0.20-0.70% | 3.50 - 4.50% | 0.05-0.25% | 0.25% | 0.15% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | ELONGATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | % |
| 5086-O | 44 KSI | 14 KSI | 16% |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY IS 5086 ALUMINUM SHEET COMMON IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY? IS ALUMINUM 5086 MARINE GRADE?
Why is 5086 aluminum sheet 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.
