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5052 Aluminum Coil

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5052 Aluminum Coil Suppliers

Champagne Metals is a 5052 aluminum coil processor and distributor committed to customer service and high-quality products for your aluminum needs.

Aluminum coil 5052 is the strongest alloy among the aluminum coil grades that are not heat-treatable. This alloy has high corrosion resistance and is workable for machine, automotive and marine applications.

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Request a free quote for 5052 aluminum coil from Champagne Metals. We can help you determine if it’s an ideal aluminum grade choice for your specifications.

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Typical Aluminum Coil 5052 Standards

The temper options for 5052 aluminum coil include:

  • O
  • H32
  • H34
  • H36
  • H38
  • H291

Thicknesses range from 1/64 to 15/64 inches. Width options include 36, 48 or 60 inches, and you can choose a length of 96, 120 or 144 inches. Our experts can help you decide which size is best for your application.

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More Information About Aluminum Coil 5052

Read further details about 5052 aluminum coil to determine if this alloy is the best option for your application:

Aluminum coil 5052 offers several advantages, including:

  • Workability
  • Ability to be quickly drawn into different shapes
  • High strength

Its drawbacks include:

  • Not typically machinable
  • Not heat treatable

The 5052 aluminum coil alloy is common in these industries:

  • Food and Beverage
  • Transportation
  • Home Goods
  • Marine
  • Aircraft
  • Automotive
  • Sign Stock
  • Truck Trailer

Specific applications of this metal alloy include:

  • Marine and Pleasure Boats
  • Highway and Road Signs
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Bulk Processing Food Equipment
  • Heavy-Duty Cooking Utensils

Aluminum coil 5052 cannot typically be machined.

Aluminum coil 5052 is excellent for welding, with some of the best welding characteristics.

The 5052 aluminum coil alloy is not heat-treatable.

Chemical Properties of Aluminum Coil 5052

Most of aluminum coil 5052’s chemical makeup is aluminum. The rest of its properties include:

MG CR CU FE MN SI ZN
2.20-2.80% 0.15-0.35% 0.10% 0.40% 0.10% 0.25% 0.10%

 

Aluminum Coil 5052 Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of aluminum coil 5052 vary by temper. Our team can help you decide which tempers have your ideal mechanical properties.

O-tempered aluminum has an ultimate tensile strength ranging from 25,000 to 31,000 pounds per square inch (psi) and a Brinell hardness rating of 47. H38-tempered aluminum is the strongest option, with an ultimate shear strength of 24,000 psi and elongation of 7% at 1/16 inches.

Grade Tensile Strength Brinell Hardness Elongation
Temper
O 25,000-31,000 psi 47
H38 24,000 psi 7% at 1/16 in.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The following are our most asked questions about aluminum coil 5052:

Aluminum coil 5052 can be anodized. The anodized layer provides additional corrosion resistance and durability.

The 5052 aluminum coil alloy is common in the automotive industry, especially for applications concerning interior and exterior bracketry or pedestrian safety. Its formability, weldability and excellent corrosion resistance are desirable qualities for automotive projects.

Choose Champagne Metals as Your 5052 Aluminum Coil Supplier

Champagne Metals is an aluminum processor and distributor for North America. We are a family-owned company committed to exceeding your expectations.

Contact our team for more information about 5052 aluminum coil or a quote on our services. Call 888-266-1131 or contact Champagne Metals today.

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