Aluminium Alloys - Aluminium 5754 Properties, Fabrication and Applications, Supplier Data by Aalco

Aluminium Alloys - Aluminium 5754

Properties, Fabrication and Applications,
Supplier Data by Aalco
Sponsored by Aalco - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Stockist

Apr 19 2005

Topics Covered
Background
Chemical Composition of Aluminium 5754
Properties of Aluminium 5754
Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 5754
Physical Properties of Aluminium 5754
Alloy Designations
Fabrication of Aluminium 5754
Welding
Fabrication Response
Temper
Applications of Aluminium 5754
Supplied Forms

Background
Aluminium 5754 has excellent corrosion resistance especially to seawater and
industrially polluted atmospheres.
It has higher strength than 5251. This high strength makes Aluminium 5754 highly
suited to flooring applications.
After rolling, Aluminium 5754 spontaneously softens until it reaches a stable condition.

Chemical Composition of Aluminium 5754

Table 1. Chemical composition for aluminium alloy 5754

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Element

% Present

Si

0.4

Fe

0.4

Mn

0.5

Mg

2.6-3.2

Al

Balance

Properties of Aluminium 5754

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 5754
Table 2 (a). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H111 Treadplate
BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet
0.2mm to 6.00mm
Property

Value

Proof Stress

60 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

160 - 200 MPa

Elongation A50 mm

12 Min %

Hardness Brinell

44 HB

*Properties above are for material in the H111 condition.

Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.

Table 2 (b). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H114

BS EN 485-2:2008
Aluminium Sheet
0.2mm to 6.00mm
Property

Value

Proof Stress

80 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

190 - 260 MPa

Elongation A50 mm

12 Min %

Hardness Brinell

52 HB

*Properties above are for material in the H114 condition

Table 2 (c). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H22

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BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet & Plate
0.2mm to 40mm
Property

Value

Proof Stress

130 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

220 - 270 MPa

Elongation A50 mm

7 Min %

Hardness Brinell

63 HB

*Properties above are for material in the H22 condition.

Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.

Table 2 (d). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H24

BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet & Plate
0.2mm to 25mm
Property

Value

Proof Stress

160 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

240 - 280 MPa

Elongation A50 mm

6 Min %

Hardness Brinell

70 HB

*Properties above are for material in the H24 conditions.

Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.

Table 2 (e). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 5754 H26

BS EN 485-2:2008
Sheet
0.2mm to 6mm
Property

Value

Proof Stress

190 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

265 - 305 MPa

Elongation A50 mm

4 Min %

Hardness Brinell

78 HB

*Properties above are for material in the H26 conditions.

Some thicknesses have a slightly higher minimum elongation requirement.

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Physical Properties of Aluminium 5754

Table 3. Physical properties for aluminium alloy 5754
Property

Value
2.66 kg/m3

Density
Melting Point

600C

Modulus of Elasticity

68 GPa

Electrical Resistivity

0.049x10-6 .m

Thermal Conductivity

147 W/m.K

Thermal Expansion

24x10-6 /K

Alloy Designations
Aluminium 5754 also corresponds to the following standard designations and
specifications:
A95754
Al Mg3
Al 3.1Mg Mn Cr
AW-5754

Fabrication of Aluminium 5754

Welding
Aluminium 5754 has excellent weldability. The recommended filler alloy is 5356

Fabrication Response
Table 4. Fabrication response for aluminium alloy 5754
Process
Workability Cold

Rating
Very good

Machinability

Average

Weldability Gas

Excellent

Weldability Arc

Excellent

Weldability Resistance

Excellent

Brazability

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Solderability

Temper
The most common tempers for 5754 aluminium are shown below with H111 being the
most common treadplate temper
O Soft
H111 - Some work hardening imparted by shaping processes but less than
required for H11 temper
H22 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to quarter hard
H24 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to half hard
H26 - Work hardened by rolling then annealed to three-quarter hard

Applications of Aluminium 5754

Aluminium 5754 is used in:
Treadplate
Shipbuilding
Vehicle bodies
Rivets
Fishing industry equipment
Food processing
Welded chemical and nuclear structures

Supplied Forms
Aluminium 5754 is supplied by Aalco as either 5-bar treadplate or rice grain treadplate
Source: Aalco
For more information on this source please visit Aalco

DISCLAIMER
This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full
specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property requirements
vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The information is based on
our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability will be accepted
by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.
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extent of the Companys liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those
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