Aluminum

Aluminium (or aluminum in North American English) is a chemical element; it has symbol Al and atomic number 13. It has a density lower than that of other common metals, about one-third that of steel. Aluminium has a great affinity towards oxygen, forming a protective layer of oxide on the surface when exposed to air.

Series Main Alloying Element Common Grades Key Properties Typical Application
1xxx Pure Aluminum (99%+) 1050, 1100, 1350 The 1000 series aluminium alloys are the “purest” of all the commercial grades available. At 99% minimum, they usually contain between 0.05% and 0.25% of other metals such as iron, manganese, silicon or zinc. These alloys are used in situations where a high level of corrosion resistance is needed but where strength is not a key factor Electrical conductors, chemical storage tanks, foil, food & beverage packaging
2xxx Copper (Cu) 2024, 2219 The 2000 series aluminium alloys contain copper. They are also known as “copper clad” or “brazing alloys”, due to their excellent brazing and soldering properties. Aerospace structures, military vehicles, truck frames
3xxx Manganese (Mn) 3003, 3105 The 3000 series aluminium alloys are the most widely used of all the commercial grades available. They contain manganese and are also known as “manganese bronze” or “manganese brass Roofing sheets, beverage cans, cookware
4xxx Silicon (Si) 4032, 4045 The 4000 series aluminium alloys contain silicon. They are also known as “silicon bronze” or “silicon brass” due to their excellent soldering and brazing properties. Automotive engine components, heat exchangers
5xxx Magnesium (Mg) 5052, 5083, 5005, 5754 The 5000 series aluminium alloys contain magnesium. They are also known as “magnesium bronze” or “magnesium brass” due to their excellent soldering and brazing properties. These alloys are used in applications where a combination of high strength and good conductivity is required, such as electrical busbars and heat exchangers. Marine structures, fuel tanks, pressure vessels
6xxx Magnesium + Silicon (Mg-Si) 6061, 6063, 6082 The 6000 series aluminium alloys contain magnesium and silicon. They are also known as “magnesium silicon bronze” or “magnesium silicon brass” due to their excellent soldering and brazing propertie Structural frames, bicycle frames, automotive parts
7xxx Zinc (Zn) 7075, 7050, 7475 Highest strength, lower corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance Aerospace frames, race car chassis, high-performance bike frames
8xxx Miscellaneous (Fe, Li, others) 8011, 8090 Specialized alloys for lightweight applications Aluminum-lithium alloys for aerospace, food packaging

 

ASTM B241 Aluminium Alloy 5083 O H112 Pipes

ASTM B241 Aluminium Alloy 5083 O H112 Seamless Pipes

Aluminum Alloy 5083 grade is magnesium alloyed aluminium grade product which is mostly used in various marine and other sea water industry due to its excellent corrosion resistance and strength in extensive temperature. 5083 grade tubes and pipes exhibits excellent weldability and other good fabricating characteristics

Available Sizes of Alu 5083 Pipes

Outer Diameter (OD): Alloy 5083 Pipes SIZE:  1/4″ OD to 12″ OD 
Dimension according to ANSI H35.2

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