MORE DETAILS ABOUT 5251 ALUMINUM SHEET
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
This aluminum is excellent in marine environments due to its corrosion resistance. Other advantages include excellent weldability and workability. Machinability varies depending on the specific temper.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| MG | CR | CU | FE | MN | SI | ZN | TI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.70 - 2.40% | 0.15% max | 0.15% max | 0.5% max | 0.10-0.50% | 0.25% max | 0.15% max | 0.15% max |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH | ELONGATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Set 0.2% | % at 50mm |
| 5251-O | 170 - 215 MPa | 65 MPa | 15-20 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 5052 AND 5251? WHY IS 5251 GOOD FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS? WHICH 5251 TEMPER HAS THE HIGHEST TENSILE STRENGTH?
What is the difference between 5052 and 5251?
ANSWER:
Though these two grades are similar in composition, they are not always interchangeable in function. One striking difference is the yield strength. It is significantly lower in 5251.
TYPICAL STANDARDS
| GRADE | SIZES ROUTINELY STOCKED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 5251-O | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5251-H22 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5251-H24 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 5251-H26 |
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