Applications
- Construction of boats and marine structures.
- Truck, vehicle, and railway bodies.
- High-strength components.
- High-pressure vessels and food processing equipment.
- Industrial components exposed to corrosive environments.
Characteristics:
- Excellent resistance to extreme environments such as seawater corrosion and industrial chemicals.
- Commonly used in marine and aquatic applications.
- Good strength and weldability.
- Not heat-treatable.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(Al) Aluminio | %(Si) Silicio | %(Fe) Hierro | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(Mg) Magnesio | %(Cr) Cromo | %(Zn) Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5083 R (Ground plate) | 95.0% Máximo | 0.40% Máximo | 0.40% Máximo | 0.40% - 1.0% | 4.0% - 4.9% | 0.05% - 0.25% | 0.25% Máximo |