Aluminum 5083

Aging Procedure

Not applicable to this alloy.

Annealing Procedure

Annealing may be done at 650 F for sufficient time for thorough heating, followed by air cooling.

Applications

Commonly used in the manufacture of unfired, welded pressure vessels, marine, auto aircraft cryogenics, drilling rigs, TV towers, transportation equipment, and in missile components.

Cold Workability

AL 5083 is readily cold worked by conventional methods. In the annealed (O temper) condition plate of 0.250 " thick can be bent on 1.5 T radius.

Forgeability

Forging may be done in the range of 850 to 750 F.

Formability

Forming characteristics are good for either hot or cold working.

Hardening Procedure

Hardening is accomplished by means of cold working only.

Heat Treatability

This is a non-heat treatable alloy.

Hot Workability

Hot forming, when sever deformation is required, may be done at 400 F or higher to 700 F.

Machinability

No specific data. However the alloy is machinable by conventional means.

Other Mechanical Properties

Shear strength in O temper is 25 ksi.

Other Physical Properties

Electrical conductivity 28% of copper.

Principle Design Features

This is a non-heat treatable alloy for strengthening. It has very good corrosion resistance, is easily welded and does have good strength.

Tempering Procedure

Not applicable.

Weldability

Weldability of this alloy is very good by conventional means. When filler rod is required it should be the same alloy, 5083.