Aluminum Alloy 5083 contains:
• 5.2% magnesium
• 0.1% manganese
• 0.1% chromium
Typical Applications:
• Require a weldable alloy of high to moderate strength
• Good corrosion resistance
• Used in Marine applications
• Unfired welded pressure vessels
• TV towers
• Drilling rigs
• Transportation equipment
• Armor plate
Principal design features:
• This is a non-heat treatable alloy for strengthening
• Very good corrosion resistance
• Easily welded
• Does have good strength
Applications:
• Commonly used in the manufacture of unfired
• Welded pressure vessels
• Marine
• Auto aircraft cryogenics Aluminium Alloy 5086
• Drilling rigs
• TV towers
• Transportation equipment
• Missile components
Other physical properties:
• Electrical conductivity 28% of copper
Other mechanical properties:
• Shear strength in O temper is 25 KSI 3.8
