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# 5456-H111 Aluminum Alloy Technical Datasheet ## Material Overview 5456-H111 is a strain-hardened temper variant of the 5456 aluminum-magnesium alloy, offering a balanced combination of moderate strength and good formability. The H111 temper indicates that the material has been strain-hardened followed by partial annealing, resulting in improved formability characteristics while maintaining adequate strength. This temper is particularly suitable for applications requiring both structural integrity and manufacturing versatility in marine and industrial environments. --- ## 1. Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Element | Composition Range | |---------|-------------------| | Aluminum (Al) | Balance | | Magnesium (Mg) | 4.7 - 5.5 | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.50 - 1.0 | | Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.20 | | Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.40 | | Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.25 | | Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.10 | | Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.25 | | Titanium (Ti) | ≤ 0.20 | | Other Elements (Each) | ≤ 0.05 | | Other Elements (Total) | ≤ 0.15 | --- ## 2. Physical Properties | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Density | 2.66 g/cm³ | | Melting Range | 570 - 640 °C | | Electrical Conductivity | 29-33% IACS | | Thermal Conductivity | 120 - 130 W/m·K | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20-100°C) | 24.0 × 10⁻⁶/°C | | Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa | | Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K | --- ## 3. Mechanical Properties | Property | Typical Value | Standard Minimum | |----------|---------------|------------------| | Tensile Strength | 260 - 310 MPa | 240 MPa | | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | 130 - 170 MPa | 120 MPa | | Elongation (50mm) | 14 - 18% | 12% | | Hardness (Brinell) | 70 - 80 HB | - | | Shear Strength | 155 - 185 MPa | - | | Fatigue Strength | 115 - 135 MPa | - | --- ## 4. Technical Applications ### Primary Application Sectors: - **Marine Structures** - Boat hull components - Deck structures - Marine fittings and hardware - Superstructure components - **Pressure Vessels** - Storage tank components - Pressure container parts - Cryogenic vessel sections - Industrial tank fabrications - **Transportation Equipment** - Truck body panels - Trailer components - Railway carriage parts - Automotive structural elements - **General Engineering** - Structural frameworks - Machinery components - Equipment housings - Industrial fabrications --- ## 5. International Standards Compliance | Standard Organization | Designation | |----------------------|-------------| | Aluminum Association | AA 5456-H111 | | ASTM International | ASTM B209-5456 H111 | | European Standards | EN AW-5456 H111 | | Japanese Standards | JIS A5456 H111 | | International Standards | ISO 6361-2 | --- ## 6. Material Characteristics ### Key Advantages: - Good strength-to-weight ratio - Excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments - Enhanced formability compared to harder tempers - Good weldability using conventional methods - Superior stress corrosion cracking resistance - Good fatigue performance ### Special Features: - **Forming Characteristics** - Improved formability over H32 temper - Good bending and shaping capability - Predictable springback behavior - Suitable for moderate forming operations - **Corrosion Performance** - Excellent seawater corrosion resistance - Good performance in marine atmospheres - Suitable for chemical environments - Resistant to stress corrosion cracking --- ## 7. Processing Characteristics ### Manufacturing Considerations: - **Forming Operations** - Good cold working capability - Suitable for bending and moderate forming - Predictable springback characteristics - Adequate for most structural applications - **Welding Technology** - Excellent weldability using standard methods - Recommended filler alloys: 5356, 5183 - Good weld metal properties - Minimal heat-affected zone sensitivity - **Machining** - Good machinability with proper tools - Requires adequate cooling - Produces acceptable surface finish - Suitable for most machining operations --- ## 8. Quality Assurance ### Testing & Certification: - Mechanical property testing - Chemical composition analysis - Corrosion resistance evaluation - Non-destructive testing capability - Formability assessment - Mill test certificates per EN 10204 3.1 --- ## Technical Note 5456-H111 Aluminum Alloy provides an optimal balance between mechanical properties and manufacturing versatility, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring both structural performance and good formability. The H111 temper offers improved forming characteristics compared to fully strain-hardened tempers while maintaining adequate strength for many marine and industrial applications. This combination of properties makes it an excellent choice for fabricators and engineers designing components that require complex forming operations while needing to maintain structural integrity and corrosion resistance in demanding service environments.

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