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EN AW-5052 · AlMg2.5

The best fatigue strength of the common non-heat-treatable alloys plus excellent marine corrosion resistance. A default choice for formed parts that vibrate — panels, tanks and enclosures.

2.68g/cm³
Density
260MPa
Typical tensile strength (H34)
70.3GPa
Elastic modulus
5000
Series — Al-Mg marine

Material Data

Composition and physical properties

Chemical composition (% by mass)
ElementLimit / range
Si≤ 0.25
Fe≤ 0.40
Cu≤ 0.10
Mn≤ 0.10
Mg2.2 – 2.8
Cr0.15 – 0.35
Zn≤ 0.10
Albalance

Limits per EN 573-3 / applicable registration. The governing specification on your order prevails.

Physical properties (typical, room temperature)
PropertyValue
Density2.68 g/cm³
Melting range607 – 649 °C
Thermal expansion (20–100 °C)23.8 µm/m·K
Elastic modulus70.3 GPa
Thermal conductivity138 W/m·K
Electrical conductivity35 % IACS

Strength Data

Mechanical properties by temper

Typical room-temperature values for orientation. Design minimums depend on product form, thickness and the governing specification — request the applicable table with your inquiry.

Typical mechanical properties — EN AW-5052 (AlMg2.5)
TemperYield strength (MPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Elongation (%)Hardness (HB)
O901952547
H14 (drawn)220250668
H221602301458
H321952301260
H342152601068

Designations & Standards

How this alloy appears on drawings

Cross-reference designations
SystemDesignation
ISO / EN designationAlMg2.5
EN numericEN AW-5052
UNSA95052
Werkstoff-Nr.3.3523
Common product standardsAMS 4015, AMS 4016, AMS 4017, AMS QQ-A-250/8, AMS 4114 · ASTM B209 · EN 485 / EN 754-2

Supply Program

Available from Lipol as

Catalog entries for EN AW-5052
Product formStandardAlloyTemperCategory
PlateAMS QQ-A-250/85052H22Aerospace & Defense
PlateAMS 40165052H32Aerospace & Defense
SheetAMS 40155052OAerospace & Defense
SheetAMS 40175052H34Aerospace & Defense
Bar / FlatAMS 41145052FAerospace & Defense
Cold-Drawn BarEN 754-25052H14Cold Drawing

Additional tempers, forms and specifications available on request — the table shows the standard program.

Applications

Where EN AW-5052 is the right answer

  • Fuel tanks and marine hardware
  • Truck and trailer panels
  • Electronic chassis and enclosures
  • Pressure vessels and appliances

Specifying EN AW-5052?

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Material Engineering

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