Aluminium sheet made in EN AW 5454 H34 alloy, an alloy with very good corrosion resistance, average mechanical characteristics and high fatigue resistance. Recommended for the manufacture of containers, trailers, bodywork and other types of elements in the transport and shipbuilding industries.
This aluminium sheet with 3 mm. thickness is made in alloy 5454 H34 wich main features are these ones:
The EN AW 5454 aluminium alloy has the following composition under standard EN 573-3:
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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 |
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0.50 |
2.40 |
0.05 |
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max. |
0.25 |
0.40 |
0.10 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
0.20 |
0.25 |
0.20 |
0.05 |
0.15 |
Rest |
The mechanical properties of EN AW 5454 H34 alloy sheets, depending on their thickness and in accordance with standard EN 485-2, are as follows:
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Condition |
Nominal thickness mm |
Rm MPa |
Rp0.2 MPa |
A50 mm Min. |
A min. |
Bending radius* |
HBW hardness* |
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Greater than |
up to |
min. |
max. |
min. |
max. |
180º |
90 |
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H34 |
≥0.2 |
0.5 |
270 |
325 |
200 |
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4 |
|
2.5t |
1.0t |
80 |
|
0.5 |
1.5 |
270 |
325 |
200 |
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5 |
|
2.5t |
2.0t |
80 |
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|
1.5 |
3.0 |
270 |
325 |
200 |
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6 |
|
3.0t |
2.5t |
80 |
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3.0 |
6.0 |
270 |
325 |
200 |
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7 |
|
|
3.0t |
80 |
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6.0 |
12.5 |
270 |
325 |
200 |
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8 |
|
|
4.0t |
80 |
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12.5 |
25.0 |
270 |
325 |
200 |
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|
7 |
|
|
80 |
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*Reference values for informational purposes only.
The EN AW 5454 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 |
138 |
0.33 |
5.1 |
The general behaviour of the EN AW 5454 aluminium alloy is as follows in the areas listed below:
– Corrosion resistance: Excellent.
– Weldability: Good.
– Formability: Good.
– Suitability for anodising: Excellent.
– Machinability: Fair.
The classification is made in the following range: excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.
The main applications of EN AW 5454 alloy are as follows:
– Tanks, containers and cisterns. Pipes and other elements for heat exchangers.
