The Popular Types of 3xxx and 5xxx Aluminum

1. https://www.alumhm.com/ Email: dolly@alumhm.com The Popular Types of 3xxx and 5xxx Aluminum Abstract: 3xxx and 5xxx aluminum are two common commercial aluminum alloy types. What are their difference and typical grades? Welcome to read this page. 3xxx Aluminum VS 5xxx Aluminum 3xxx aluminum and 5xxx aluminum are two main commercial ones. In some fields, both of them can be chosen. What are their difference? In fact, they have many divergences. Main Alloy Element The main element of 3000 aluminum is manganese. The content is between 1.0-1.5%, which is a kind of good anti-rust aluminum. The main alloy element of 5xxx aluminum is Magnesium, of which the content is between 3-5%. This enable 5xxx aluminum has higher strength. Corrosion Resistance Both 3000 and 5000 aluminum are of good corrosion resistance, but the corrosion resistance of 5xxx aluminum to the salt water is better. The magnesium content is low enough that it does not suffer from the stress corrosion cracking. 1

2. https://www.alumhm.com/ Email: dolly@alumhm.com Heat Treatment Both 3000 and 5000 aluminum are not heat treated. They only can be hardened by cold work (eg by cold rolling) and various “H”tempers are produced. For 3000 aluminium, the main tempers are H14, The main aluminum are H32 and H34. temper of 5xxx Strength 5xxx Aluminum is far stronger than the 1100 or 3000 series aluminum, yet forms with reasonable bend radii. 3000 aluminum is a a general-purpose alloy with moderatestrength. Typical Uses The main usually used for general metal work, roofing&siding, fuel tank, cabinet, heat exchangers,etc. The popular types of 5000 aluminum are 5052, 5182,5083 and 5086. They are widely used for marine part, food processing equipment and beverage caps. grades of 3000 aluminum are 3004 and 3003 aluminium sheet.. They are 3003 Aluminum Tread Plate Aluminum tread plate is of many properties,thus its demand expanding industries. At the same time, various patterns and types meets requirements aesthetics and practicality. Aluminium tread plate has different patterns and alloy grades The common types of aluminum checker plates are 1060 aluminum tread plate, 3003 tread plate and 5052 aluminium tread plate. The reason why the aluminum tread plate is so popular is not only related to its decorativeness, superior in various people’s for the aluminum 2

3. https://www.alumhm.com/ Email: dolly@alumhm.com but also to the excellent anti-slip effect of the aluminium checkered sheet. The pattern of the aluminum plate is like the texture of the sole, it has a firm grip and a good non-slip effect. There are some differences in the properties and applications of checkered plates of different alloys. 3003 aluminum tread plate belongs to aluminium-manganese alloy. Due to the presence of manganese element, this product has excellent anti-rust performance, so it is also called anti-rust aluminum plate, which is often used in the compartments of trains and automobiles. The main alloy element of 5052 aluminum tread plate is magnesium, which is also a typical rust-proof aluminum alloy. It is of high strength, high hardness and good corrosion resistance. It is often used in marine vessels. The price of 3003 aluminum tread plate and 5052 aluminum tread plate also varies a lot. The common patterns of aluminum tread plate are one bar, two bar, three bar and five bar alumium tread plate. The five bar aluminum tread plate also has two types: large five bar and small five bar. Other patterns are diamond, lentil, orange peel and compass,etc. Popular Types of 5xxx Aluminum 5series aluminum alloys are the Aluminum-Magnesium alloys. They exhibit a very good combination of high strength, resistance to corrosion, formability, and good weldability. The main types are 5052, 5182, 5083,5086 and 5251aluminum sheet. 5052 Aluminum Sheet The 5052 aluminum sheet has a higher strength and greater corrosion resistance (including to salt water). At the same time, it also has better finishing characteristics. Because of such excellent properties, it is generally used for interior parts of the boat such as cabins, decks, and gunwales. In addition, it is also used to food processing equipment,high-end mobile phone casings, high-end air-conditioning casings. 5182 Aluminum Sheet 5182 aluminum sheet and 5052 aluminum sheet are both aluminum-magnesium alloys. It has good corrosion resistance, good weldability, cold workability, and 3

4. https://www.alumhm.com/ Email: dolly@alumhm.com medium strength. Besides, its surfaces are very bright after polishing. However, the 5182 aluminum has a higher magnesium content than the 5052 aluminum and a small amount of silicon is added, so the weldability is better than the 5052 aluminum. Therefore, the 5052 aluminum is mostly used for can lids, and the 5182 aluminum strip is mostly used for pull rings. 5083 Aluminum Sheet 5083 aluminum sheet is stronger than 5052, yet it’s still formable and easily welded. This aluminum alloy is widely used in chemical and marine environments where corrosion resistance is crucial and can also withstand extremely cold temperatures without becoming brittle.Correspondingly,its price is higher than 5052 aluminum. 5086 Aluminum Sheet 5086 aluminium sheet is very similar to 5083 aluminum, but its corrosion resistance to salt water is stronger. It is the most popular choice for hull bottoms and side sheets. 5251 Aluminum Sheet 5251 aluminum sheet is of medium strength, good ductility and easily weldable. It also possesses high corrosion resistance particularly in marine environments, therefore 5251 aluminum is widely used in boats, aircraft parts, vehicle panels. 4