5106 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 5106 alloy,E FORU

# Technical Datasheet: 5106 Aluminum Alloy --- ## 1. Material Overview **5106 Aluminum Alloy** is a medium-strength aluminum-magnesium alloy known for its excellent corrosion resistance and good formability. As part of the 5xxx series, this non-heat-treatable alloy derives its strength from solid solution strengthening and strain hardening. It offers a balanced combination of mechanical properties, making it suitable for various marine, architectural, and general engineering applications. --- ## 2. Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Element | Content (%) | Role in the Alloy | |---------|-------------|-------------------| | Al | Balance | Base metal | | Mg | 2.5–3.5 | Primary strengthening element | | Mn | 0.20–0.60 | Grain refinement and strength enhancement | | Cr | 0.15–0.35 | Stress corrosion resistance | | Cu | ≤0.10 | Impurity control | | Fe | ≤0.45 | Impurity control | | Si | ≤0.35 | Impurity control | | Zn | ≤0.15 | Impurity control | | Ti | ≤0.10 | Grain refinement | | Others (each) | ≤0.05 | - | | Others (total) | ≤0.15 | - | --- ## 3. Physical Properties | Property | Value | Test Standard | |----------|-------|---------------| | Density | 2.68 g/cm³ | ASTM B193 | | Melting Range | 600–650 °C | - | | Electrical Conductivity | 34–39% IACS | ASTM B193 | | Thermal Conductivity | 128–138 W/m·K | ASTM E1461 | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.7 × 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 | 190–240 | 80–120 | 20–26 | | H12 | 230–280 | 180–220 | 12–16 | | H14 | 250–300 | 200–240 | 10–14 | | H16 | 270–320 | 220–260 | 8–12 | --- ## 5. Key Characteristics - **Excellent Corrosion Resistance**: Good performance in marine and industrial atmospheres - **Good Formability**: Suitable for various forming operations - **Medium Strength**: Balanced mechanical properties - **Excellent Weldability**: All standard welding methods applicable - **Good Stress Corrosion Resistance**: Adequate performance in stressed conditions - **Recyclability**: Fully recyclable without property degradation --- ## 6. Processing Characteristics **Forming Operations**: - Good for deep drawing in annealed condition - Suitable for bending and roll forming - Moderate springback in strain-hardened tempers - Can be machined using standard methods **Joining Methods**: - GTAW (TIG): Excellent with 5356 filler - GMAW (MIG): Excellent results - Resistance Welding: Very good - Adhesive Bonding: Excellent - Mechanical Fastening: Good - Brazing: Suitable **Surface Treatments**: - Anodizing: Very good results - Chemical Conversion: Excellent corrosion protection - Painting: Good adhesion - Powder Coating: Excellent finish quality - Brightening: Good for decorative applications --- ## 7. Product Applications **Marine Applications**: - Small boat components - Marine fittings and hardware - Deck equipment - Marine instrument housings **Architectural Uses**: - Building facades - Roofing and siding systems - Architectural trim - Window and door frames **Transportation**: - Vehicle body panels - Truck and trailer components - Railway interior panels - Automotive trim parts **General Engineering**: - Pressure vessels - Chemical equipment - Food processing machinery - Electrical enclosures --- ## 8. Available Forms & Sizes - Sheet: 0.5–6.0 mm thickness - Plate: 6–50 mm thickness - Coil: Up to 1500 mm width - Strip: 0.3–3.0 mm thickness - Custom blanks and cut-to-size panels --- ## 9. International Standards | Standard Organization | Designation | Specification | |----------------------|-------------|---------------| | Aluminum Association | AA 5106 | AA-50 | | ASTM International | ASTM B209-5106 | ASTM B209 | | EN Standard | EN AW-5106 | EN 573-3 | | ISO Standard | AlMg3 | ISO 209 | | JIS Standard | A5106 | JIS H4000 | --- ## 10. Special Properties - **Marine Atmosphere Resistance**: Good performance in coastal environments - **Atmospheric Durability**: Long service life in various environments - **Thermal Conductivity**: Good heat transfer capabilities - **Electrical Conductivity**: Suitable for electrical applications - **Non-Magnetic Properties**: Useful in specific applications - **Low Temperature Performance**: Adequate toughness at cryogenic temperatures --- ## 11. Quality Assurance - Certified chemical composition - Mechanical properties verification - Surface quality inspection - Dimensional accuracy control - Non-destructive testing available - Third-party certification services --- ## 12. Design Considerations - **Corrosion Performance**: Good for moderate corrosive environments - **Weight Optimization**: Significant weight savings versus steel - **Manufacturing Flexibility**: Easy to fabricate and assemble - **Life Cycle Cost**: Reduced maintenance requirements - **Environmental Compliance**: Meets RoHS and REACH requirements --- ## 13. Comparative Advantages | Property | 5106 Advantage | |----------|----------------| | Corrosion Resistance | Good in marine environments | | Formability | Superior to higher strength alloys | | Cost Effectiveness | Excellent balance of performance and cost | | Weldability | Excellent with standard procedures | | Availability | Readily available in various forms | --- *Note: 5106 aluminum alloy provides a good balance of corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and manufacturability, making it a versatile choice for numerous applications. Its combination of adequate strength, good formability, and corrosion resistance makes it particularly valuable for marine, architectural, and general engineering applications where durability and performance are required at a reasonable cost.*

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 1835 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.