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5052: Tube – Welded
Description: 5052: Tube – Welded provides high corrosion resistance and moderate strength for marine and chemical service.
Key Characteristics:
- Bendability: Very good; tolerant to severe forming.
- Anodizing: Produces grey matte finish; hardcoat capable.
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent in saltwater and acidic media.
- Conductivity: Moderate thermal.
- Weldability: Outstanding—minimal susceptibility to cracking.
- Machinability: Fair to good.
Industries That Use
5052: Tube – Welded:
- Marine
- Chemical Processing
- Petroleum
- Transportation
Common Applications:
- Fuel tanks
- Handrails
- Hydraulic lines
- Exhaust stacks
- Marine ladders
Our Customer Applications Include:
Key Characteristics Chart:
| Bendability | Anodizing | Corrosion Resistance | Conductivity | Weldability | Machinability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | C | A | C | A | C |
Aluminum Mill Product Specifications
| ASTM | MILITARY | FEDERAL | AMS | ASME | AWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B313 |
A copy of ANSI H35.1 and H35.2 is available from the American National Standards Institute.
A copy of the Aluminums Standards and Data is available from the Aluminum Association at www.aluminum.org
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