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Chemical Composition of Aluminium Alloy 5083

Table 1. Chemical composition for aluminium alloy 5083

Element % Present
Si 0.4
Fe 0.4
Cu 0.1
Mn 0.4-1.0
Mg 4.0-4.9
Zn 0.25
Ti 0.15
Cr 0.05-0.25
Al Balance

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 5083


Table 2 (a). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5083 Soft O/H111

BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet
0.2 - 6.3mm Thick
Property Value
Proof Stress 125 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 275 - 350 MPa
Hardness Brinell 75 HB

*Properties above are for material in the Soft O/H111 condition

Applications of Aluminium Alloy 5083


Aluminium 5083 is used in:

 Shipbuilding
 Rail cars
 Vehicle bodies
 Tip truck bodies
 Mine skips and cages
 Pressure vessels

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