Aluminum 5252 is stocked by 1 North American distributors and produced by 4 large mills. Distributors will offer small quantity buys while mills will generally only sell large quantities, with delivery times anywhere from 10 to 50 weeks depending on size and form required
This material is stocked primarily in Flat Rolled Products by 1 distributors.
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Specifications
The following specifications cover Aluminum 5252
Property Results
Chemistry Data : [top]
Aluminum
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Copper
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0.1 max |
Iron
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0.1 max |
Magnesium
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2.2 - 2.8 |
Manganese
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0.1 max |
Remainder Each
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0.03 max |
Remainder Total
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0.1 max |
Silicon
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0.08 max |
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Principal Design Features
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This is a non-heat treatable alloy of aluminum and magnesium. Although of medium strength the alloy does have excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance as well as ease of fabrication.
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Applications
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Commonly used in the manufacture of appliance and automotive trim.
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Machinability
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The machinability of AL 5252 is relatively poor as compared to the other aluminum alloys. The tendency to be "gummy" makes it difficult to obtain a good finish. Use of lubricants during machining is advised.
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Forming
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The formability, both cold and hot, of this alloy is excellent.
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Welding
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All of the commercial welding methods may be utilized for this alloy. TIG and /or MIG welding practice is preferred. Brazing is not recommended.
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Heat Treatment
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AL 5252 does not respond to heat treatment, other than annealing to relieve cold working strain - see "Annealing".
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Forging
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The alloy may be forged in the temperature range of 950 to 700 F.
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Hot Working
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Hot working, if necessary, may be readily accomplished in the range of 900 to 500 F.
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Cold Working
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AL 5252 readily cold works by conventional methods. It is well suited to cold forming by drawing, blanking or bending.
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Annealing
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Annealing, if required, can be done at 650 F followed by air cooling.
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Aging
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Not applicable to this alloy.
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Tempering
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Not applicable.
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Hardening
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Cold working will cause hardening (strengthening) of this alloy to the H tempers. It cannot be hardened by thermal treatment.
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Other Physical Props
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Electrical conductivity 35% of copper.
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Other Mechanical Props
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Shear strength of H25 or H28, H38 material is 21 to 23 ksi.
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Physical Data : [top]
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Density (lb / cu. in.)
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0.096
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Specific Gravity
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2.67
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Melting Point (Deg F)
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1135
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Modulus of Elasticity Tension
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10
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Mechanical Data : [top]
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MSO currently has no data available for this grade.
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Videos :
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