Aluminium Alloy 5083 Datasheet

Aluminium 5083 is known for exceptional performance in extreme environments. 5083 is highly resistant to attack by both seawater and industrial chemical environments.Alloy 5083 also retains exceptional strength after welding. It has the highest strength of the non-heat treatable alloys but is not recommended for use in temperatures in excess of 65°C.

Applications for Aluminium Alloy 5083

  • Shipbuilding
  • Vehicle bodies
  • Pressure vessels
  • Marine Applications
  • Drilling Rigs
  • Transportation Equipments
  • TV/Communication Towers

Chemical Compositions of Aluminium Alloy 5083

Element Composition %
Manganese (Mn) 0.40 - 1.0
Iron (Fe) 0.00 - 0.40
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.10
Magnesium (Mg) 4.0 - 4.90
Silicon (Si) 0.0 - 0.40
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.25
Chromium (Cr) 0.05 - 0.25
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.15
Aluminium (Al) Balance

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5083 - H111

Property Value
Proof Stress 115 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 270 - 345 MPa
Elongation at 50 mm 15 Min %
Hardness Brinell 75 HB
Bend Radius 90° 2.5 x t
Please note that Mechanical Properties shown are for H111 temper

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5083 - H116

Property Value
Proof Stress 215 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 305 MPa
Elongation at 50 mm 15 Min %
Hardness Brinell 85 HB
Bend Radius 90° 3.5 x t
Please note that Mechanical Properties shown are for H116 temper

Bending Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5083

Aluminium Alloy 5083 is capable of being bent cold through an angle of 90 degrees around a pin having a radius equal to N times the thickness (t) of the sheet without cracking.

Bending Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5083

One of the key factors to consider when working with marine grade Aluminium is the minimum bend radius. This refers to the smallest radius that the metal can be bent without cracking or damaging the plates. When the metal is bent beyond its minimum bend radius, the stress on the material becomes too great and it can begin to crack or break. To prevent this and maintain the structural integrity of marine grade Aluminium, it is important to adhere to the recommended minimum bend radii for the specific alloy, temper and thickness of aluminum being used.

Aluminium Alloy 5083 Weldability

Gas
Average
Arc
Excellent
Brazability
Poor
Resistance
Excellent

Aluminium Alloy 5083 Fabrication

Machinability
Poor
Workability - Cold
Average

Generic Physical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5083

Property Value
Density 2.65 g/cm3
Melting Point 570°C
Thermal Expansion 25.0 ×10−6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 72 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 121 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 0.058 ×10−6Ω.m

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