5182 Aluminum Coil

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5182 Aluminum Coil

As a 5182 aluminum coil processor and distributor, Champagne Metals is committed to providing high-quality aluminum products and excellent customer service.

Aluminum coil 5182 has good weldability and corrosion resistance and is generally representative of medium-strength aluminum alloys. It has multiple applications, particularly in the construction industry. It’s also the aluminum alloy most commonly used in beverage cans.

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Typical Aluminum Coil 5182 Standards

The temper options for 5182 aluminum coil include:

  • F
  • H111
  • H112
  • H114
  • H116
  • H321
  • H12
  • H14
  • H16
  • H18
  • H19
  • H22
  • H24
  • H26
  • H28
  • H32
  • H34
  • H36
  • H38
  • O

Thicknesses range from 0.2 to 8 mm, depending on the application. Width ranges from 6.365 to 1524 mm, and length options range from 305 to 3,657.6 mm. We can help you decide which size is best for your application.

More Information About Aluminum Coil 5182

Learn more about aluminum 5182 coil to determine if it’s the right choice for your application.

The advantages of aluminum coil 5182, include:

  • Excellent weldability
  • Medium strength
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Good workability

The disadvantages of aluminum coil 5182 include:

  • Not heat treatable
  • Corrosion resistance weakens after prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Aluminum 5182 coil alloy is common in these industries:

  • Food and beverage
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Electronics

Specific applications of this metal alloy include:

  • Soda and beverage cans
  • Refrigeration devices
  • Street lamp brackets
  • Electrical generators
  • Automotive parts
  • Car shells

Aluminum coil 5182 is not an ideal grade for machining.

The 5182 aluminum coil alloy is not heat treatable.

Aluminum coil 5182 has excellent weldability, thanks to the presence of a small amount of silicon.

Chemical Properties of Aluminum Coil 5182

As an alloy, aluminum coil 5182 consists of aluminum combined with several other metals. The primary alloy element is magnesium. The chemical properties of aluminum 5182 are:

MG SI FE CU CR ZN TI MN Other
4.00-5.00% 0.20% 0.35% 0.15% 0.10-0.25% 0.25% 0.10% 0.20-.50% 0.05%

 

Aluminum Coil 5182 Mechanical Properties

Aluminum coil 5182’s mechanical properties vary by temper. Champagne Metals can help you decide which tempers align with your mechanical property requirements.

5182 Aluminum Coil FAQ’s

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about aluminum coil 5182.

All types of aluminum can be anodized, but not all grades react well to the process. Aluminum coil 5182 does react well and can be anodized. Anodizing aluminum creates additional corrosion resistance and durability.

One of the most common applications for aluminum coil 5182 is in the automotive industry. The metal is commonly used to form the shells of cars and to produce other automotive parts. It’s one of the preferred metals for automotive parts and shells because it doesn’t bubble and has excellent welding properties.

Choose Champagne Metals as Your 5182 Aluminum Coil Supplier

Champagne Metals is a North American aluminum processor and distributor. As a family-owned company, we’re committed to exceeding your expectations.

For more information about 5182 aluminum coil or to get a quote, contact us today.

 

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