5083 Marine Aluminum Hexagonal Bars for High Strength Shipbuilding Components

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Features

  • High Strength: 5083 aluminum hexagonal bars offer superior strength-to-weight ratios, essential for maximizing load-bearing capabilities in marine applications.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Enhanced durability against seawater and climatic effects, making it suitable for occurring shipbuilding conditions.
  • Excellent Workability: This alloy provides excellent machinability and weldability, aiding in diverse construction processes.
  • Good Formability: The material can easily be formed into intricate shapes, fitting the vast design requirements of maritime designs.
  • Non-Toxic: Aluminum is non-toxic, driving its usage in potable water applications.

Applications

5083 Marine aluminum hexagonal bars are utilized in several critical marine applications, including:

  • Ship hulls and superstructures.
  • Decks, bulkheads, and conditoning installations.
  • Pressure vessels and storage tanks.
  • Trawler and pleasure boat construction.
  • Repair and retrofitting of aging vessels.

Technical Specifications

The following tables provide detailed technical specifications for 5083 marine aluminum bar products.

Chemical Composition

The chemical constituents of 5083 aluminum alloy play an essential role in determining its performance and suitability for marine applications.

Element% Composition
Aluminum (Al)90.7 - 95.7
Magnesium (Mg)4.0 - 4.9
Manganese (Mn)0.40 - 1.0
Chromium (Cr)≤ 0.10
Zinc (Zn)≤ 0.25
Copper (Cu)≤ 0.10
Silicon (Si)≤ 0.25
Iron (Fe)≤ 0.40

Technical Specifications

This table includes crucial data on the mechanical latency and physical integrity of 5083 marine aluminum.

PropertyValue
Alloy Designation5083
FormHexagonal Bars
Thickness Range10 mm - 150 mm
Width Range20 mm - 100 mm
LengthUp to 7500 mm
Density2.66 g/cm³
Yield Strength240-315 MPa (varies with temper)
Ultimate Tensile Strength325-380 MPa
Elongation at Break14-22%
Melting Temperatures570-650 °C

Alloy Tempering Conditions

The various tempering conditions corresponding to the 5083 conform to different strength recommendations.

TemperSubject toProperties
H112Solution heat-treatedGood weldability and moderately high mechanical strength
H116As H112Enhanced corrosion resistance and surface cracks avoidance, recommended for marine components
H321AnnealedExcellent ductility at satisfactory strength, conforms to stringent performance in marine structures
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FeaturesHigh Strength: 5083 aluminum hexagonal bars offer superior strength-to-weight ratios, essential for maximizing load-bearing capabilities in marine applications.

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