Aluminum 5183
Nominal Chemical
Composition
INTRODUCTION
Aufhauser Aluminum 5183 was originally developed in 1957 to provide the highest strengths possible in the as-welded condition of alloy 5083 and other similar high-magnesium alloys. The more common filler alloy AL5356 will typically fail to meet the as-welded tensile specification requirements of alloy 5083. The alloy is typically utilized in marine and structural applications where high strengths, high fracture toughness for impact resistance, and exposure to corrosive elements are important. The alloy is not recommended for elevated temperature applications due to its susceptibility to stresss corrosion cracking.
APPLICATIONS
- Welding filler wire
- Marine and structural
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Non-Heat treatable
- Principle alloying elements: Magnesium, Manganese, Chromium
- ISO designation: AlMg4.5Mn0.7 (A)
Chemical Composition
| Silicon | Iron | Copper | Beryllium | Manganese | Magnesium | Zinc | Titanium | Chromium | Each | Total Other |
Aluminum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.0008 | 0.50-1.0 | 4.3-5.2 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.05-0.25 | 0.05 | 0.15 | Remainder |
PHYSICAL and MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Melting Range | 1075-1180°F (579-638°C) |
| Density at 68°F | 0.096 lbs./in³ |
| Resistance to Corrosion | A (Gen) A (SCC) |
| Anodize Color | White |
SPECIFICATIONS MEET OR EXCEED
| ANSI/AWS A5.10 (ER & R 5183) |
STANDARD SIZES AND DIAMETERS
| Diameters (inches) | Package Form |
|---|---|
| 0.030, 0.035, 3/64, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8 | 4 & 12 in. Spools |
| 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 1/4 | Straight lengths |
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GMAW GROOVE JOINT WELDS
| BASE ALLOY | AS WELDED | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASE ALLOY
|
UTS (KSI)
|
UYS (KSI)
|
ELONG (%)
|
UTS (KSI)
|
UYS (KSI)
|
ELONG (%)
|
| 5083-0 | 42 | 21 | 22 | 40 | 18 | 16 |
| 7039-T61 | 60 | 50 | 14 | 47 | 32 | 14 |
| 7039-T64 | 65 | 55 | 13 | 45 | 26 | 12 |
TYPICAL GMAW PARAMETERS
| Wire diameter | Range | Base material thickness |
Suggested | Wire feed | Gas flow | Consumption 100 ft of weld |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCHES | AMPS | VOLTS | INCHES | AMPS
|
VOLTS
|
IPM
|
CFH | POUNDS
|
| 0.030 | 60-170 | 13-24 | 0.062 | 90 | 21 | 350 | 35 | 1.5 |
| 0.094 | 100 | 22 | 560 | 1.8 | ||||
| 0.125 | 120 | 22 | 670 | 2 | ||||
| 0.187 | 140 | 23 | 780 | 4 | ||||
| 0.035 | 70-180 | 15-26 | 0.062 | 100 | 21 | 350 | 35 | 1.5 |
| 0.125 | 130 | 22 | 420 | 2 | ||||
| 0.250 | 170 | 23 | 640 | 6 | ||||
| 0.047 | 140-260 | 20-29 | 0.094 | 100 | 22 | 150 | 45 | 1.8 |
| 0.125 | 150 | 23 | 220 | 2 | ||||
| 0.250 | 190 | 24 | 320 | 6 | ||||
| 0.375 | 220 | 25 | 400 | 16 | ||||
| 0.062 | 190-350 | 25-30 | 0.250 | 200 | 23 | 200 | 55 | 6 |
| 0.375 | 230 | 24 | 220 | 16 | ||||
| 0.500 | 260 | 26 | 270 | 30 | ||||
| 0.750 | 280 | 27 | 300 | 50 | ||||
| 1.000 | 300 | 28 | 320 | 105 | ||||
| 0.094 | 280-400 | 26-31 | >1.000 | 350 | 30 | 180 | 60 | 105+ |
NOTE: Parameters based on flat position, groove joint, backing strip, and 100% argon gas.