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5082 Aluminium

5082 Aluminium is an alloy primarily composed of magnesium, with small amounts of chromium and manganese. This alloy is known for its high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good weldability, making it ideal for applications in the marine, automotive, and construction industries. Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP, based in Khetwadi, Mumbai, India, specializes in providing high-quality 5082 Aluminium products, including sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, bars, angles, channels, and fittings, tailored to meet various industrial requirements

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Technical Specifications for 5082 Aluminium

Physical Properties

Property Value
Density 2.66 g/cm³
Melting Point 580°C
Modulus of Elasticity 70 GPa
Thermal Expansion 23.9 x 10⁻⁶ /K
Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K
Electrical Conductivity 27% IACS
Thermal Conductivity 138 W/m·K

Mechanical Properties

Property Value
Tensile Strength 270 – 350 MPa
Yield Strength 135 MPa
Elongation (%) 12% – 18%
Hardness (Brinell) 60 HB
Fatigue Strength 120 MPa
Shear Strength 150 MPa

Electrical Properties

Property Value
Electrical Conductivity 27% IACS
Electrical Resistivity 0.034 Ω·mm²/m

Optical Properties

Property Value
Reflectivity 75 – 85%
Surface Finish Polished, matte, or mill finish

Thermal Properties

Property Value
Thermal Conductivity 138 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion 23.9 x 10⁻⁶ /K
Melting Point 580°C
Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K

Processing Properties

Property Value
Workability Excellent
Weldability Good (TIG, MIG)
Machinability Fair
Corrosion Resistance Excellent
Formability Very Good

Component Elements Properties

Element Percentage (%)
Aluminium (Al) 94.2 – 97.5
Magnesium (Mg) 4.0 – 5.0
Manganese (Mn) 0.20 – 0.60
Silicon (Si) 0.25 max
Iron (Fe) 0.40 max
Copper (Cu) 0.10 max
Chromium (Cr) 0.10 max
Zinc (Zn) 0.25 max

Product Specifications for 5082 Aluminium

Product Type Standards Sizes Types Applications
Sheets ASTM B209 0.2mm – 6mm thickness Cold Rolled, Hot Rolled Marine panels, automotive parts, roofing
Plates ASTM B209 6mm – 150mm thickness Hot Rolled Aerospace components, boat hulls, bridges
Tubes ASTM B210 6mm – 100mm diameter Seamless, Welded HVAC, refrigeration, transport pipelines
Pipes ASTM B241 10mm – 250mm diameter Seamless, Welded Chemical processing, industrial pipelines
Bars ASTM B211 6mm – 100mm diameter Round, Square, Flat Construction hardware, structural supports
Angles ASTM B221 25mm x 25mm – 100mm x 100mm Equal, Unequal Structural framing, support structures
Channels ASTM B221 Custom sizes U-channels, C-channels Industrial frames, construction projects
Fittings ASTM B247 Custom sizes Elbows, Tees, Reducers Piping systems, fluid transport

Comparison: 5082 Aluminium vs 3003 Aluminium

Property 5082 Aluminium 3003 Aluminium
Strength Higher strength and better fatigue Lower strength
Corrosion Resistance Excellent, especially in marine environments Moderate, suitable for general use
Workability Good, suitable for welding and forming Excellent workability, easily formable
Applications Marine, automotive, aerospace Roofing, siding, storage tanks
Electrical Conductivity 27% IACS 41% IACS
Tensile Strength 270 – 350 MPa 130 MPa

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