Aluminium
Aluminium AW5083
Description
Main characteristics
- High mechanical strength.
- High corrosion resistance, especially to seawater.
- Easy to form and good weldability.
- Susceptible to intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion if the correct heat treatment is not applied.
Typical uses
Light machinery. Forming and vacuum moulds. Machined parts. Machine frames. High-strength welded structures for vehicles and containers, household appliances, pressure and cryogenic vessels. Shipbuilding. Tooling.
