Aluminium round bar, manufactured in alloy 5083 F, an alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and average mechanical properties. Ideal for parts in the marine industry.
Aluminium round bar, manufactured in alloy 5083 F, an alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and average mechanical properties. Ideal for parts in the marine industry.
The Ø20 extruded aluminium round bar is made of EN AW 5083 alloy. An aluminium alloy belonging to the 5000 family, with magnesium as the main alloying element.
It is a highly versatile alloy with average mechanical characteristics and excellent corrosion resistance.
This aluminium alloy has the following composition under the EN 573-3 standard:
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Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Others |
Al |
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Indiv. |
Total |
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min. |
– |
– |
– |
0.40 |
4.00 |
0.05 |
– |
– |
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max. |
0.40 |
0.40 |
0.10 |
1.00 |
4.90 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.15 |
0.05 |
0.15 |
Rest |
Bars manufactured in EN AW 5083 alloy are supplied in F treatment conditions. In the case of larger diameter bars, the usual supply condition is cast.
Their mechanical properties according to standard EN 755-2 are as follows:
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Condition |
Main measurement mm |
Rm MPa |
Rp0.2 MPa |
A min. |
A50 mm min. |
HBW hardness |
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min. |
Max. |
min. |
Max. |
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F |
≤ 200 |
270 |
– |
110 |
– |
12 |
10 |
70 |
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200 < d ≤ 250 |
260 |
– |
100 |
– |
12 |
– |
70 |
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In the F manufacturing state, the values shown are for information purposes only.
The EN AW 5083 alloy has the following physical properties:
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Elastic modulus |
Coefficient of expansion per °C (20°-100°C) |
Thermal conductivity |
Resistivity µW·cm(2) /cm |
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W/mK |
Cal/cm·s·°C |
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68,600 MPa |
24 x 10-6 |
117 |
0.28 |
5.9 |
The general performance of the EN AW 5083 aluminium alloy is as follows in the areas listed below:
– Corrosion resistance: Excellent.
– Weldability: Very good.
– Machinability: Fair.
– Formability: Good.
– Suitability for anodising: Good.
The classification is made in the following range: excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.
The main applications of the EN AW 5083 alloy are as follows:
– Medium-complexity parts for applications requiring medium strength and excellent corrosion resistance.