Aluminium Alloy 5005 - Austral Wright Metals

Product Data Sheet - Aluminium Alloys

Aluminium 5005  UNS-A95005

Aluminium alloy 5005 nominally contains 0.8% magnesium. It has medium strength, good weldability, and good corrosion resistance in marine atmospheres. It also has the low density and excellent thermal conductivity common to all aluminium alloys. It is the most commonly used grade of aluminium in sheet and plate form.

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Typical Applications Architectural applications, general sheet metal work, high strength foil.

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Chemical Composition

Aluminium Development Council of Australia

Element%
Aluminium
Balance
Mangnesium
0.5 - 1.10
Silicon
0.30 max
Iron
0.70 max
Copper
0.20 max
Element%
Manganese
0.20 max
Chromium
0.10 max
Zinc
0.25 max
Others (each)
0.05 max
Others (total)
0.15 max

Specified Minimum Mechanical Properties

Aluminium Development Council of Australia

Temper0.2% Proof Stress, MPa min Tensile Strength, MPaElongation % min
O (annealed)35105 - 14512 - 22
H1295125 - 1652 - 8
H14115145 - 1851 - 6
H16135165 - 2051 - 3
H18-> 1851 - 3
H3285115 - 1603 - 9
H34105135 - 1802 - 7
H36125160 - 2001 - 4
H38-> 1801 - 4

† For information only, proof stress is not specified or measured except by prior agreement

‡ Minimum elongation, actual value depends on thickness – thicker gauges have higher elongation

Key to Tempers

Temper
Condition
O
Annealed (soft)
H1x
Strain hardened only
H3x
Strain hardened and then stabilised (ie. low temperature heat treated to pre-empt natural ageing, by reducing strength and increasing ductility)
Second digit: (x)
8
full hard
4
½ hard
6
¾ hard
2
¼ hard

Description Aluminium 5005 is a lean aluminium magnesium alloy which can be hardened by cold work: it is not heat treatable to higher strength.

Austral Wright Metals can supply this alloy as plate, sheet and strip. See Austral Wright Metals Catalogue for normal stock sizes and tempers.

Corrosion Resistance 5005 has the same high resistance to general corrosion as other non heat treatable aluminium alloys. It also has the higher resistance to slightly alkaline conditions common to the 5000 series alloys. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of 5005 is similar to that of 3003.

When anodized to improve corrosion resistance, the film on 5005 is clearer than on 3003, and gives better colour match with 6063 architectural extrusions.

The corrosion resistance of aluminium alloys relies on a protective surface oxide film, which when damaged is readily repaired by the rapid reaction between aluminium and oxygen. However the high reactivity of the base metal can give rapid corrosion if the film cannot be repaired, so aluminium alloys are not suitable for use with reducing media.

Since aluminium is a reactive metal, it may corrode more quickly when in electrical contact with most other metals. The prediction of galvanic corrosion is complex, please consult Austral Wright Metals for specific advice.

Pressure Vessels AS1210 Pressure Vessels and AS4041 Pressure Piping prequalify the alloy for pressure service for temperatures up to 200°C.

Physical Properties

Property
At
Value
unit
Density
20°C
2,700
kg/m³
Melting Range
632 - 655
°C
Modulus of Elasticity
Tension
20°C
68.2
GPa
Torsion
20°C
25.9
GPa
Compression
20°C
69.5
GPa
Specific Heat
20°C
900
J/kg. °C
Mean Coefficient of Expansion
20°C
23.75
x 10 -6 / °C
Thermal Conductivity
25°C
201
W / m. °C
Electrical Resistivity
20°C
0.034
micro-ohm . m
Electrical Conductivity
Equal Volume
20°C
52
% IACS
Equal Weight
20°C
172
% IACS

Fabrication Aluminium 5005 is not generally hot worked. It is readily cold formable in the annealed condition, as it is a relatively soft and ductile alloy. Forming loads and tool & press wear are generally less than with carbon steel. For piercing and blanking the punch to die clearance should be about 6% of the thickness per side for the H32 & H34 tempers. Sharp tools are required.

Indicative Minimum Bend Radii

for 90° cold forming for various thickness, t mm

t = thickness

Temper
Up to 1.6mm3.2mm5mm10mm12.5mm
H32
0 t
½ t
1 t
1½t
2 t
H34
0 t
1 t
1½ t
2t
2½ t

Machinability 5005 is readily machinable by conventional methods. It should be machined at high speed with copious lubrication to avoid thermal distortion of the workpiece. Sharp tools are essential. High speed steel or tungsten carbide may be used. Cuts should be deep and continuous, with high cutting speeds. Woodworking machinery may be suitable for short runs.

Welding 5005 is readily weldable by standard techniques. It is frequently welded with GTAW (TIG) or GMAW (MIG). Aluminium must be very dry & clean to avoid contamination & porosity of the weld. Filler metals 1100, 4043 or 4047 are used. 4043 is the most crack tolerant. Best colour match is obtained with 1188 filler metal. Shielding gas must be dry and free of hydrogen.

Heat Treatment Aluminium 5005 is annealed at 345°C, time at temperature and cooling rate are unimportant. Stress relief is rarely required, but can be carried out at about 220°C. If loss of strength is of concern, stress relief tests should be conducted.

ASTM Product Specifications

Specification
Title
B209
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Sheet and Plate
B316
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Rivet & Cold Heading Wire & Rods
B210
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes
B483
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Drawn Tubes for General Purpose Applications

Typical Strength and Ductility of Alloys

5005 & 5052 in the H32 & H34 tempers

Aluminium - Typical Strength and Ductility of Alloys

The technical advice and recommendations made in this Product Data Sheet should not be relied or acted upon without conducting your own further investigations, including corrosion exposure tests where needed. Please consult current editions of standards for design properties. Austral Wright Metals assumes no liability in connection with the information in this Product Data Sheet. Austral Wright Metals supplies a comprehensive range of stainless steels, copper alloys, nickel alloys and other high performance metals for challenging service conditions. Our engineers and metallurgists will be pleased to provide further data and applications advice.
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