What Are The Mechanical Properties of 3003 Aluminum & 5052?
lolitahe69 > 11-02-2020, 06:35 AM
As you’ll see by the mechanical properties of 3003 & 5052, the subtle changes in alloying composition have a big impact on tensile strength. 3003 H14 has an ultimate tensile strength range of 20 – 26 KSI, a yield of 21, an elongation of 8.3%, and a Brinell hardness of 40, while 5052 H32 has an ultimate tensile strength range of 31 – 38 KSI, a yield of 28, an elongation of 12%, and a Brinell hardness of 60. See the table below to understand the difference in mechanical properties between the two alloys.
Mechanical Properties
Strength (KSI)
Elongation % in 2 In.
Alloy & Temper
Ultimate Min. – Max. (KSI)
Yield Set 0.2%
1/16” Thick
½” Dia.
Brinell Hardness
3003-0
14 – 19
6
30%
40
28
3003-H12
17 – 23
18
10%
20
35
3003-H14
20 – 26
21
8
16
40
3003-H16
24 – 30
25
5%
14
47
3003-H18
27 – –
27
4%
10
55
5052-0
25 – 31
13
25%
30
47
5052-H32
31 – 38
28
12%
18
60
5052-H34
34 – 41
31
10
14
68
5052-H36
37 – 44
35
8%
10
73
5052-H38
39 – –
37
7%
8
77