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Aluminium alloy 5454 has very good corrosion resistance, in particular to seawater and general environmental conditions. Strength is medium to high and similar alloy 5754 with good strength in the temperature range 65 to 170 degrees centigrade. It has a high fatigue strength. It is not suitable for complex or fine extrusions.
Applications 5454 is typically used in:
~ Road Transport Body-Building
~ Cemical and Process Plant
~ Pressure Vessels, Containers, Boilers
~ Cryogenics
~ Marine & Off-shore incl. Masts,
~ Pylons, poles & masts
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BS EN 573-3:2009 Alloy 5454 |
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|---|---|
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Other (Each) | 0.05 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.1 max |
| Others (Total) | 0.15 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 - 0.2 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.2 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.25 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.25 max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.4 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.5 - 1 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 2.4 - 3 |
Alloy 5454 corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
A5454
ISO Al Mg3MN
Al 2.7Mg 0.8Mn Cr
The most common tempers for 5454 aluminium are shown below
Alloy 5454 is supplied in most forms but is not suitable for fine or complex extrusions:
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.69 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 645 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.6 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 70.5 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 135 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 34 % IACS |
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BS EN 485-2:2008 Sheet - 0.2mm to 6.0mm |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 85 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 215 - 275 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 58 HB |
Properties above are the range for material in the '0'/H111 conditions
Formability of Alloy 5454 is good in the softer tempers and it can be extruded.
Alloy 5454 has good weldability by some methods but Soldering and Brazing are not recommended.
This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.
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