main characteristics
- Good machining
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Very good weldability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Very good thermal conductivity
- Excellent anodization
Aluminium 5083 contains from 3 to 5% addition of chromium and manganese, presenting the best characteristics of the 5000 series semi-finished aluminium alloys. It guarantees good weldability, and an interesting resistance, especially in the marine atmosphere. They are widely used in the naval segment and in the industry in general.
Elements | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | - | - |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min | - | - | - | 0.4 | 4 | 0.05 | - | - | - |
Max | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1 | 4.9 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | Remainder |
main characteristics
- Good machining
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Very good weldability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Very good thermal conductivity
- Excellent anodization
Applications
- Welded mechanical assemblies
- Chemical industry
- Refrigeration Engineering
- Prototypes of mold support plates, blow molds and tools for molds
- Equipment and containers
- Shipbuilding