5052-H34 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 5052-H34 alloy,E FORU

### **Technical Datasheet: 5052-H34 Aluminum Alloy** --- #### **1. Material Overview** **5052-H34 Aluminum Alloy** is a medium-strength strain-hardened aluminum-magnesium alloy offering enhanced mechanical properties compared to H32 temper while maintaining good formability and excellent corrosion resistance. The H34 temper indicates the material has been strain-hardened to a half-hard condition and stabilized, providing reliable performance for structural applications requiring higher strength characteristics. --- #### **2. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Content (%) | Role in the Alloy | |---------|-------------|-------------------| | Al | Balance | Base metal | | Mg | 2.2-2.8 | Primary strengthening element | | Cr | 0.15-0.35 | Stress corrosion resistance | | Si | ≤0.25 | Impurity control | | Fe | ≤0.40 | Impurity control | | Cu | ≤0.10 | Corrosion resistance | | Mn | ≤0.10 | Impurity control | | Zn | ≤0.10 | Impurity control | | Others (each) | ≤0.05 | - | | Others (total) | ≤0.15 | - | --- #### **3. Physical Properties** | Property | Value | Test Standard | |----------|-------|---------------| | Density | 2.68 g/cm³ | ASTM B193 | | Melting Range | 607-650 °C | - | | Electrical Conductivity | 32-37% IACS | ASTM B193 | | Thermal Conductivity | 130-140 W/m·K | ASTM E1461 | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.8 × 10⁻⁶/K (20-100°C) | ASTM E228 | | Modulus of Elasticity | 70.3 GPa | ASTM E111 | | Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K | - | --- #### **4. Mechanical Properties (Typical)** | Property | Value Range | Test Standard | |----------|-------------|---------------| | Tensile Strength | 260-300 MPa | ASTM B557 | | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | 215-245 MPa | ASTM B557 | | Elongation (50mm) | 8-12% | ASTM B557 | | Hardness (Brinell) | 68-78 HB | ASTM E10 | | Shear Strength | 165-185 MPa | ASTM B831 | | Fatigue Strength (10⁷ cycles) | 115-135 MPa | ASTM E466 | | **Bend Radius (90°)** | **2-3×t** | **ASTM B311** | --- #### **5. Key Characteristics** - **Enhanced Strength**: Higher strength than H32 while maintaining adequate formability - **Excellent Marine Corrosion Resistance**: Superior performance in saltwater environments - **Good Formability**: Suitable for moderate bending and forming operations - **Excellent Weldability**: All standard welding methods produce good results - **Good Fatigue Resistance**: Suitable for dynamic loading applications - **Stable Mechanical Properties**: H34 temper ensures consistent performance --- #### **6. Processing Characteristics** **Forming Operations:** - Good for moderate bending and forming - Minimum bend radius: 2-3× thickness - Suitable for roll forming and shallow drawing - Moderate springback requiring compensation **Joining Methods:** - GTAW (TIG) - Excellent with proper technique - GMAW (MIG) - Excellent results - Resistance welding - Very good - Adhesive bonding - Excellent - Mechanical fastening - Good - Brazing - Suitable **Surface Treatments:** - Anodizing - Very good, uniform appearance - Painting - Excellent adhesion with proper pretreatment - Powder coating - Superior finish quality - Chemical conversion - Good corrosion protection - Polishing - Very good results achievable --- #### **7. Product Applications** **Marine & Offshore:** - Boat hull plating and structural members - Marine decking and superstructures - Offshore platform components - Fishing vessel components **Transportation Industry:** - Truck body panels and structural parts - Trailer side panels and roofs - Railway carriage components - Aircraft structural parts **Architectural Applications:** - Curtain wall systems - Roofing and siding panels - Structural building panels - Architectural trim and accents **Industrial Applications:** - Pressure vessels and tanks - Chemical processing equipment - Food processing machinery - Electrical enclosures and cabinets --- #### **8. Available Forms & Sizes** - Sheet: 0.8mm to 6.0mm thickness - Strip: 0.5mm to 3.0mm thickness - Plate: 6mm to 50mm thickness - Coil: Up to 1500mm width - Custom blanks: Various sizes and shapes --- #### **9. International Standards** | Standard Organization | Designation | Specification | |----------------------|-------------|---------------| | Aluminum Association | AA 5052-H34 | AA-50 | | ASTM International | ASTM B209-5052H34 | ASTM B209 | | EN Standard | EN AW-5052-H34 | EN 573-3 | | ISO Standard | AlMg2.5-H34 | ISO 209 | | JIS Standard | A5052-H34 | JIS H4000 | | GB Standard | 5052-H34 | GB/T 3880 | --- #### **10. Corrosion Performance** - **Salt Water Resistance**: Excellent (5000+ hours salt spray) - **Atmospheric Corrosion**: Very good in industrial and marine environments - **Stress Corrosion Cracking**: Good resistance - **Galvanic Corrosion**: Requires proper isolation when contacting dissimilar metals - **Pitting Resistance**: Excellent in chloride environments --- #### **11. Quality Assurance** - Certified to meet H34 temper requirements - Full chemical composition certification - Mechanical properties verification - Surface quality inspection per ASTM standards - Dimensional accuracy certification - Third-party inspection available --- #### **12. Design Considerations** - **Springback Compensation**: Required in forming operations - **Welding Considerations**: Slight strength reduction in HAZ - **Fatigue Design**: Good for high-cycle applications - **Temperature Limits**: Not recommended above 150°C continuous service - **Weight Savings**: Approximately 65% weight reduction vs. steel --- #### **13. Comparative Properties** | Property | 5052-H32 | 5052-H34 | 5052-H36 | |----------|----------|----------|----------| | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 230-270 | 260-300 | 270-310 | | Yield Strength (MPa) | 195-215 | 215-245 | 230-260 | | Elongation (%) | 10-14 | 8-12 | 7-10 | | Typical Use | General purpose | Structural | High strength | --- *Note: 5052-H34 aluminum alloy provides an excellent balance of enhanced strength and good formability, making it suitable for structural applications in marine, transportation, and architectural sectors. The H34 temper offers optimal performance for applications requiring higher strength than H32 while maintaining better formability than H36 temper.*

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