New 5xxx Aluminium Alloy

Recently there has been new announcement about new 5xxx aluminium alloy that is intended for anodizing applications. The key point about this aluminium alloy is that it is accepting anodization. Anodization is a type of classical electrochemical conversion that consist of an electric field-driven metal and oxygen ion diffusion.

In this article, we will see the important properties & applications for non-heat-treatable 5xxx series of aluminum alloys.

FYI, this announcement has been done by Russian aluminium giant UC Rusal.

Important Properties of New 5xxx Aluminium Alloy:

1. It allows to reduce delivery times to the consumers.
2. The product is reducing the cost of the final product.
3. These alloys are having the highest strength of the non-heat treatable alloys.
4. These aluminum alloys are widely used for shipbuilding, transportation, pressure vessels, bridges and buildings.
5. These alloys allow for high strengthening, excellent corrosion resistance, low densities and good formability.
6. These are wrought aluminum alloys are non-heat treatable and are strain hardenable.
7. These alloys are easily & readily weldable.
8. Normally, magnesium base materials are welded with 5xxx filler alloys.

New 5xxx Aluminium Alloy Applications:

1. These alloys are used in boats, that help in ease of fabrication. Mainly used for boat hull or other equipment.
2. Many passenger vessel uses this 5xxx series of alloys, that ranges from 1000 to 2000 tons per ship.
3. These alloys are having high weight saving ability, that’s why widely used in ship to maintain stability.
4. Beyond these applications, 5xxx aluminium alloy can be used in variety of equipment including doors, windows, gratings, lockers, bunks, etc.

Physical Properties of New 5xxx Aluminium Alloy:

Mechanical Properties of New 5xxx Aluminium Alloy:

There has been technological revolution in recent time in aluminium alloy industry, that has transformed that industry. These alloys are having greater ability to create lighter ships & have lighter maintenance. The 5xxx series aluminum alloy has definitely transformed the industry in better world.