Applications
- Appliances.
- Milk cartons.
- Multifactor equipment.
- Structures in the aerospace industry.
- Fuel storage and transportation equipment.
- Pressure vessels.
- Housings, hardware, and electronic chassis.
Characteristics:
- General-purpose alloy.
- Not heat-treatable but hardenable by cold working.
- Good corrosion resistance, especially in marine environments.
- Good formability and weldability.
- High fatigue resistance.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(Al) Aluminio | %(Si) Silicio | %(Fe) Hierro | %(Cu) Cobre | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(Cr) Cromo | %(Ni) Níquel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5052 (Sheet) | 97.0% Máximo | 0.25% Máximo | 0.40% Máximo | 0.10% Máximo | 2.8% Máximo | 0.15% - 0.35% | 0.10% Máximo |