Aluminum 5083 Product Guide

Applications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

5083 aluminum is frequently found in marine applications, and is stronger than aluminum 5052 but weaker than 5086. 5083 has superior corrosion resistance, moderate strength, and good formability. 5083 is non-magnetic, easily weldable, and heat treatable. It is typically used in pressure vessels, cryogenics, towers and rigs, oil/gas piping, and armor.

Common Trade Names

UNS A95083, ISO AlMg4.5Mn, AA5083-H111, Al5083-H111, AA5083-H116, Al5083-H116, AA5083-H131, Al5083-H131

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase Round Bar 5083 | Sheet/Plate 5083

Applications

Shipbuilding
Rail Cars
Vehicle Bodies
Pressure Vessels

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	-H111	-H116
Physical Properties 5083
Density	0.096 lb/in3	0.096 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	44 ksi	47 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	21 ksi	33 ksi
Fatigue Strength	17 ksi	23 ksi
Shear Strength	27 ksi	28 ksi
Shear Modulus	3,700 ksi	3,700 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B41 \| 75	B50 \| 83
Elongation at Break Percentage	13%	12%
Modulus of Elasticity	9,900 ksi	9,900 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.33	0.33
Machinability Percentage	30%	30%
Melting Point	1,080-1,180 °F	1,080-1,180 °F
Specific Heat	2.2 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F	2.2 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	816 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F	816 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	29% IACS	29% IACS

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
Al	92.4 - 95.6
Fe	0.4 max
Cr	0.05 - 0.25
Cu	0.1 max
Mg	4 - 4.9
Mn	0.4 - 1
Ti	0.15 max
Si	0.4 max
Residual	0.15 max
Zn	0.25 max