| Alloy and Temper |
Description (indicative, not intended for design) |
Typical Use |
| 1050 |
H24 |
Half hard |
Low-strength alloy usually supplied as sheet. Excellent
decorative appearance, excellent anodising quality. |
End use: nameplates |
| 1200 |
O |
Soft, more suitable for spinning and deep drawing |
General purpose commercial purity. For applications
requiring very good corrosion resistance and formability. Low strength,
easily weldable. |
Cooking utensils, panelling and mouldings. |
| H14 |
Equivalent to half hard, good anodising (others on request) |
| 3103 |
H14 |
Equivalent to half hard |
Common alum-manganese, low-to-medium strength. Good ductility,
corrosion resistance and formability. Welds readily. |
Roofing, vehicle bodies. |
| 5005 |
H34 |
Equivalent to half hard |
Medium strength alum-magnesium, anodisable. Not susceptible
to stress corrosion. Fine grain, suitable for pressings. |
Sheetmetal work, appliances. |
| 5052 |
H32 |
Equivalent to quarter hard |
Medium strength alum-magnesium. Good ductility
and corrosion resistance. Weldable. |
Marine, road vehicles, pressings, containers |
| H34 |
Equivalent to half hard |
| 5083 |
H321 |
Quarter hard |
High strength alum-magnesium, similar to 5086. |
Welded pressure vessels, aircraft, marine. |
| 5086 |
H112 |
Soft |
High strength alum-magnesium. Most attractive
of non-heat-treatable alloys for marine use. Excellent weldability.
Good ductility after welding, conforms to Lloyds specification for
marine vessels. Not suitable for applications over 65°C. |
Welded pressure vessels, aircraft, marine. |
| H24 |
Half hard |
| 5251 |
H32 |
Equivalent to quarter hard |
Medium strength alum-magnesium. Good ductibility
and corrosion resistance. Weldable. |
Marine, road vehicles, pressings, containers. |
| H34 |
Equivalent to half hard |
| 5454 |
H112 |
Equivalent to soft |
Strong alum-magnesium. Good ductility. Rresistant
to stress corrosion in all tempers. Good weldability. |
Heavy transport, road tankers, tippers. |
| H32 |
Quarter hard |
| H34 |
Equivalent to half hard |
| 5754 |
H112 |
Quarter hard |
Medium strength alum-magnesium. |
Treadplates. |
| H24 |
Half hard |
