5086-H36 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 5086-H36 alloy,E FORU

# Technical Datasheet: 5086-H36 Aluminum Alloy --- ## 1. Material Overview **5086-H36 Aluminum Alloy** is a high-strength strain-hardened aluminum-magnesium alloy that offers superior mechanical properties while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance. The H36 temper indicates the material has been cold worked to a three-quarter hard condition, providing enhanced strength characteristics suitable for demanding structural applications in marine, transportation, and industrial sectors. --- ## 2. Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Element | Content (%) | Role in the Alloy | |---------|-------------|-------------------| | Al | Balance | Base metal | | Mg | 3.5–4.5 | Primary strengthening element | | Mn | 0.20–0.70 | Grain refinement and strength enhancement | | Cr | 0.05–0.25 | Stress corrosion resistance | | Cu | ≤0.10 | Impurity control | | Fe | ≤0.50 | Impurity control | | Si | ≤0.40 | Impurity control | | Zn | ≤0.25 | Impurity control | | Ti | ≤0.15 | Grain refinement | | Others (each) | ≤0.05 | - | | Others (total) | ≤0.15 | - | --- ## 3. Physical Properties | Property | Value | Test Standard | |----------|-------|---------------| | Density | 2.66 g/cm³ | ASTM B193 | | Melting Range | 585–640 °C | - | | Electrical Conductivity | 26–31% IACS | ASTM B193 | | Thermal Conductivity | 110–120 W/m·K | ASTM E1461 | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.9 × 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) | Property | Value Range | Test Standard | |----------|-------------|---------------| | Tensile Strength | 315–365 MPa | ASTM B557 | | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | 250–290 MPa | ASTM B557 | | Elongation (50mm) | 6–10% | ASTM B557 | | Hardness (Brinell) | 95–110 HB | ASTM E10 | | Shear Strength | 185–205 MPa | ASTM B831 | | Fatigue Strength (10⁷ cycles) | 125–145 MPa | ASTM E466 | | **Bend Radius (90°)** | **4–5×t** | **ASTM B311** | --- ## 5. Key Characteristics - **High Strength-to-Weight Ratio**: Superior mechanical properties for structural applications - **Excellent Marine Corrosion Resistance**: Outstanding performance in seawater environments - **Good Fatigue Resistance**: Suitable for dynamic loading applications - **Limited Formability**: Restricted to simple bending operations - **Good Weldability**: Can be welded with proper procedures - **Stress Corrosion Resistance**: Good resistance to stress corrosion cracking --- ## 6. Processing Characteristics **Forming Operations**: - Limited to simple bending operations - Minimum bend radius: 4–5× thickness - Not recommended for deep drawing - Significant springback requiring compensation - Suitable for straight roll forming **Joining Methods**: - GTAW (TIG): Good with proper technique - GMAW (MIG): Good results with appropriate filler - Resistance Welding: Good - Adhesive Bonding: Excellent - Mechanical Fastening: Preferred method - Riveting: Excellent **Surface Treatments**: - Anodizing: Good with proper pretreatment - Chemical Conversion: Good corrosion protection - Painting: Requires thorough surface preparation - Powder Coating: Excellent results - Electroplating: Suitable with preparation --- ## 7. Product Applications **Marine & Offshore**: - High-strength ship hull components - Marine structural members - Deck reinforcement panels - Offshore platform structural parts **Transportation Industry**: - Truck and trailer structural components - Railway carriage structural members - Vehicle frame reinforcements - Heavy transport equipment parts **Industrial Applications**: - Pressure vessel components - High-strength machinery parts - Structural frames and supports - Heavy-duty equipment components **Architectural Structures**: - Structural building components - High-strength architectural panels - Support brackets and frames - Reinforcement elements --- ## 8. Available Forms & Sizes - Sheet: 1.0–6.0 mm thickness - Plate: 6–40 mm thickness - Strip: 0.8–3.0 mm thickness - Coil: Up to 1300 mm width --- ## 9. International Standards | Standard Organization | Designation | Specification | |----------------------|-------------|---------------| | Aluminum Association | AA 5086-H36 | AA-50 | | ASTM International | ASTM B209-5086H36 | ASTM B209 | | EN Standard | EN AW-5086-H36 | EN 573-3 | | ISO Standard | AlMg4-H36 | ISO 209 | | JIS Standard | A5086-H36 | JIS H4000 | | GB Standard | 5086-H36 | GB/T 3880 | --- ## 10. Special Properties - **Seawater Compatibility**: Excellent long-term performance in marine environments - **High Strength Utilization**: Maximum practical strength through strain hardening - **Structural Stability**: Excellent rigidity and dimensional stability - **Impact Resistance**: Good energy absorption capacity - **Thermal Performance**: Maintains properties at moderate temperatures - **Cryogenic Suitability**: Good performance at low temperatures --- ## 11. Quality Assurance - Certified to H36 temper requirements - Mechanical properties verification - Chemical composition certification - Surface quality inspection - Dimensional accuracy control - Third-party certification available --- ## 12. Design Considerations - **High Strength Application**: Designed for maximum strength requirements - **Forming Limitations**: Restricted forming capability requiring special consideration - **Joining Methods**: Mechanical fastening preferred over welding - **Springback Compensation**: Essential in design calculations - **Weight Advantage**: Significant weight savings versus steel (approx. 65%) - **Temperature Limits**: Maximum service temperature 65°C --- ## 13. Comparative Analysis | Property | 5086-H36 | 5086-H34 | 5086-H32 | |----------|-----------|-----------|-----------| | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 315–365 | 290–340 | 270–320 | | Yield Strength (MPa) | 250–290 | 215–255 | 195–215 | | Elongation (%) | 6–10 | 8–14 | 10–16 | | Bend Radius | 4–5×t | 3–4×t | 2–3×t | --- *Note: 5086-H36 aluminum alloy represents one of the highest strength tempers available in the 5086 alloy series, offering exceptional mechanical properties for demanding structural applications. While providing superior strength characteristics, designers must account for its limited formability and special processing requirements. The alloy maintains excellent corrosion resistance, making it particularly valuable for high-strength marine and structural applications where both mechanical performance and durability are critical.*

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