| NON-HEAT TREATABLE (COMMON) ALLOYS |
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| Product | Purity | Properties | Tensile Str (psi) | Uses | Specification |
| 1100 (UNS A91100) |
99.00% min. |
Excellent corrosion resistance, workability and weldability; high thermal conductivity |
14,000 - 24,000 |
Deep drawing and spinning requirements, sheet metal work, decorative and architectural applications, air ducts, name plates, fan blades. |
Federal specification QQ-A-250/1 |
| 3003 (UNS A93003) |
Alloyed with 1.2% manganese |
Excellent workability, weldability and corrosion resistance |
17,000 - 30,000 |
Drawing, spinning, fuel tanks, sheet metal work and other applications where slightly higher strength than 1100 is required. |
Federal specification QQ-A-250/2 |
| 5005 (UNS A95005) |
Alloyed with .8% magnesium |
Excellent workability, weldability and corrosion resistance |
18,000 - 30,000 |
Specified for applications comparable to 1100 and 3003 - where anodizing is required. Anodized finish matches that of architectural alloy 6063. |
ASTM B209 |
| 5052 (UNS A95052) |
Alloyed with 2.5% magnesium |
Very good corrosion resistance, good workability, weldability and strength |
31,000 - 44,000 |
Aircraft fuel tanks, storm shutters, refrigerator liners, utensils, electronic mounting plates and panels, fan blades. |
Federal specification QQ-A-258/8 |
| 5083 (UNS A95083) |
Alloyed with 4.45% magnesium, 0.65% manganese and 0.15% chromium |
For use in structures requiring high weld efficiency for maximum joint strength plus light weight and corrosion resistance. |
40,000 - 59,000 |
Marine components, truck bodies, construction equipment, tanks, structural towers, drilling rigs, cryogenic applications. |
ASME SB 209 |
| 5086 (UNS A95086) |
Alloyed with 4.0% magnesium, 45% manganese and 0.15% chromium |
to stress corrosion and superior resistance to atmospheric corrosion plus good general workability. |
40,000 -54,000 |
Tanks (stationary, trailer and rail-car), marine components and welded assemblies of all kinds. |
Federal specification QQ-A-250/7 |
| 5454 (UNS A95454) |
Alloyed with 2.7% magnesium, 0.8% manganese and 0.12% chromium |
Good formability, weldability and corrosion resistance. |
36,000 - 47,000 |
Pressure vessels (ASME code approved for up to 400° F.), tanks, welded structures, etc. |
Federal specification QQ-A-250/10 |
