5110 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 5110 alloy,E FORU

# Technical Datasheet: 5110 Aluminum Alloy --- ## 1. Material Overview **5110 Aluminum Alloy** is a medium-strength aluminum-magnesium alloy designed for applications requiring good corrosion resistance and excellent formability. As part of the 5xxx series, this non-heat-treatable alloy achieves its strength through solid solution strengthening and strain hardening. It is particularly valued for its balanced performance in marine environments, architectural applications, and general engineering uses. --- ## 2. Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Element | Content (%) | Role in the Alloy | |---------|-------------|-------------------| | Al | Balance | Base metal | | Mg | 1.5–2.5 | Primary strengthening element | | Mn | 0.10–0.40 | Grain refinement and strength enhancement | | Cr | 0.05–0.25 | Stress corrosion resistance | | Cu | ≤0.10 | Impurity control | | Fe | ≤0.40 | Impurity control | | Si | ≤0.30 | Impurity control | | Zn | ≤0.10 | Impurity control | | Ti | ≤0.10 | Grain refinement | | Others (each) | ≤0.05 | - | | Others (total) | ≤0.15 | - | --- ## 3. Physical Properties | Property | Value | Test Standard | |----------|-------|---------------| | Density | 2.69 g/cm³ | ASTM B193 | | Melting Range | 610–655 °C | - | | Electrical Conductivity | 38–43% IACS | ASTM B193 | | Thermal Conductivity | 138–148 W/m·K | ASTM E1461 | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/K (20–100°C) | ASTM E228 | | Modulus of Elasticity | 70.0 GPa | ASTM E111 | | Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K | - | --- ## 4. Mechanical Properties (Typical by Temper) | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | |--------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------| | O | 160–200 | 60–100 | 22–28 | | H12 | 200–240 | 150–190 | 14–18 | | H14 | 220–260 | 180–220 | 12–16 | | H16 | 240–280 | 200–240 | 10–14 | --- ## 5. Key Characteristics - **Excellent Corrosion Resistance**: Good performance in marine and industrial environments - **Superior Formability**: Excellent for deep drawing and forming operations - **Medium Strength**: Balanced mechanical properties - **Excellent Weldability**: All standard welding methods produce quality results - **Good Stress Corrosion Resistance**: Adequate performance in stressed conditions - **High Electrical Conductivity**: Good for electrical applications --- ## 6. Processing Characteristics **Forming Operations**: - Excellent for deep drawing and severe forming - Good for bending and roll forming - Minimal springback in annealed condition - Suitable for complex stamping operations **Joining Methods**: - GTAW (TIG): Excellent with 5356 filler - GMAW (MIG): Excellent results - Resistance Welding: Very good - Adhesive Bonding: Excellent - Mechanical Fastening: Good - Brazing: Excellent **Surface Treatments**: - Anodizing: Excellent results - Chemical Conversion: Very good corrosion protection - Painting: Excellent adhesion - Powder Coating: Superior finish quality - Brightening: Very good for decorative applications --- ## 7. Product Applications **Marine Applications**: - Boat trim and fittings - Marine hardware - Small boat components - Marine instrument panels **Architectural Uses**: - Building facades and panels - Roofing and siding - Decorative trim - Window and door components **Transportation**: - Automotive trim parts - Truck body panels - Railway interior components - Vehicle decorative elements **General Engineering**: - Appliance components - Electrical enclosures - Food processing equipment - General sheet metal work --- ## 8. Available Forms & Sizes - Sheet: 0.3–6.0 mm thickness - Plate: 6–25 mm thickness - Coil: Up to 1600 mm width - Strip: 0.2–3.0 mm thickness - Circle blanks: Various diameters --- ## 9. International Standards | Standard Organization | Designation | Specification | |----------------------|-------------|---------------| | Aluminum Association | AA 5110 | AA-50 | | ASTM International | ASTM B209-5110 | ASTM B209 | | EN Standard | EN AW-5110 | EN 573-3 | | ISO Standard | AlMg2 | ISO 209 | | JIS Standard | A5110 | JIS H4000 | --- ## 10. Special Properties - **Marine Atmosphere Resistance**: Good performance in coastal environments - **Atmospheric Durability**: Long service life in various conditions - **Thermal Conductivity**: Excellent heat transfer capabilities - **Electrical Conductivity**: Superior among aluminum alloys - **Non-Magnetic Properties**: Useful in electronic applications - **Recyclability**: Environmentally friendly and fully recyclable --- ## 11. Quality Assurance - Certified chemical composition - Mechanical properties verification - Surface quality inspection - Dimensional accuracy control - Formability testing - Third-party certification available --- ## 12. Design Considerations - **Corrosion Performance**: Good for moderate environments - **Weight Reduction**: Approximately 65% lighter than steel - **Manufacturing Efficiency**: Easy to fabricate and assemble - **Life Cycle Cost**: Economical maintenance requirements - **Temperature Range**: Suitable for -50°C to +150°C service --- ## 13. Comparative Advantages | Property | 5110 vs 5052 | 5110 vs 3003 | |----------|--------------|--------------| | Strength | Slightly lower | Higher | | Formability | Comparable | Better | | Corrosion Resistance | Comparable | Superior | | Cost Effectiveness | More economical | Comparable | --- *Note: 5110 aluminum alloy offers an excellent combination of formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring good workability and moderate strength. Its balanced properties make it a cost-effective choice for architectural, marine, and general engineering applications where excellent formability and good corrosion resistance are primary requirements.*

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 1836 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.