Guide to 3003 & 5052 Aluminum | Materials Talk Series
This is our Guide to the 3003 & 5052 aluminum alloys which are most commonly found in the form of sheet! Whether you are looking for functional or decorative material, these alloys could be your choice.
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Transcript:
Welcome back to the Online Metals “Materials Talk” series!
This video we’ll concentrate on Aluminum alloys that are more commonly purchased in the form of sheet, 3003 & 5052.
3003 aluminum is an excellent choice for chemical equipment and general sheet metal projects due to its superior corrosion resistance and good workability.
It works well in fabrication and decorative architectural uses because it is highly workable, formable, and weldable, while being capable of withstanding outdoor weather.
For this reason, we offer 3003 aluminum in tread plate material for routine walking surfaces at construction sites or truck beds. It can also be used in chemical tanks, trim, pressure vessels, piping, or decorative parts.
5052 Aluminum is primarily alloyed with MAGNESIUM and CHROMIUM, making it the alloy most suited to forming operations.
It has good workability and higher strength than the 1100 and 3003 alloys.
Although not heat treatable, it is stronger than most other 5000 series of alloys. 5052 is not a good choice for extensive machining operations as it only offers a fair machinability rating.
Typical applications include architecture, general sheet metal work, and heat exchangers.