What is 5083-H116 aluminum plate and what are its main characteristics?
Definition and classification : 5083-H116 aluminum plate belongs to the 5-series aluminum alloy, also known as aluminum-magnesium alloy, with Mg as the main alloying element and a magnesium content ranging from 4.0% to 4.9%125.
Key characteristics
It has low density (2.71g/cm³), high tensile strength, and high elongation125.
It has excellent corrosion resistance, especially showing good performance in seawater5.
It features good weldability and machinability15.
It is a non-heat-treatable strengthened aluminum alloy235.
What are the chemical compositions of 5083-H116 aluminum plate?
The chemical composition of 5083-H116 aluminum plate is as follows25:
| Element | Content Range |
|---|---|
| Al (Aluminum) | Remainder |
| Si (Silicon) | ≤0.40% |
| Cu (Copper) | ≤0.10% |
| Mg (Magnesium) | 4.0-4.9% |
| Mn (Manganese) | 0.40-1.0% |
| Ti (Titanium) | ≤0.15% |
| Cr (Chromium) | 0.05-0.25% |
| Fe (Iron) | 0.000-0.400% |
What are the mechanical properties of 5083-H116 aluminum plate?
Yield strength (σ0.2) : ≥110 MPa2.
Tensile strength : 30-40 KG/mm²5.
Elongation (δ10) : ≥20%2.
Elongation (δ5) : ≥12%2.
What are the main applications of 5083-H116 aluminum plate?
Marine field : It is widely used in shipbuilding, such as ship hull main structures, decks, ship structures and marine facilities125.
Transportation field : It can be used in automobile fuel tanks, oil pipes, transportation vehicles, and parts of地铁轻轨125.
Aerospace field : It is used in aircraft fuel tanks, welding parts of airplanes5.
Other fields : It is applied to pressure vessels (such as liquid tankers, refrigerated trucks, refrigerated containers), refrigeration devices, TV towers, drilling equipment5.
What are the common tempers of 5083 aluminum plate besides H116?
Common tempers of 5083 aluminum plate include O, H111, H112, H32, H34, etc. Among them5:
O temper : Annealed state, suitable for products requiring the lowest strength3.
H111 temper : A state with certain work hardening and low strength5.
H112 temper : A state where the mechanical properties are controlled by processing5.
H32 temper : A state obtained by work hardening and partial annealing, with moderate strength5.
