Good Corrosion Resistance

5000 series aluminium is alloyed with magnesium, is readily weldable and used in a wide variety of applications including pressurised vessels, buildings and automotive. The alloy is not suitable for use in elevated temperature service. Click on an image below to view our grades.

5000 Series Aluminium Range.
5052 Aluminium
5052
Aluminium


5083 Aluminium
5083
Aluminium


5251 Aluminium
5251
Aluminium


5754 Aluminium
5754
Aluminium


Commercial Aluminium Alloys
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Marine Applications

5000 series aluminium possess good corrosion resistance in marine atmospheres and good welding characteristics too. However, as this range includes a high magnesium content, there is the potential for stress corrosion to occur.

Magnesium is a widely used alloying element in aluminium and is often the primary alloying element and sometimes used in combination with manganese.

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