Aluminum 5554

Nominal Chemical
Composition
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INTRODUCTION

Aufhauser Aluminum 5554 was developed as a filler alloy, primarily for alloy 5454 that is widely used in the manufacture of chemical storage tanks, automotive wheels, and in particular, those applications that may be subjected to temperatures in excess of 150°F. This combination of alloys does not become sensitive to stress corrosion cracking at elevated temperatures.

 

APPLICATIONS

  • Welding filler wire

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Non-Heat treatable
  • Principle alloying elements: Magnesium, Manganese, Chromium, Titanium
  • ISO designation: AlMg3Mn (A)

 

Chemical Composition
Silicon Iron Copper Beryllium Manganese Magnesium Zinc Titanium Chromium Each Total
Other		 Aluminum
0.25 0.40 0.10 0.0008 0.50-1.0 2.4-3.0 0.25 0.05-0.20 0.05-0.20 0.05 0.15 Remainder

 

PHYSICAL and MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Range 1155-1195°F (624-646°C)
Density at 68°F 0.097 lbs./in³
Resistance to Corrosion A (Gen) A (SCC)
Anodize Color White
 
SPECIFICATIONS MEET OR EXCEED
ANSI/AWS A5.10 (ER & R 5554)

 

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 (%)
5454-0 36 17 22 35 16 17

 

TYPICAL ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTHS AT SELECTED TEMPERATURES OF GMAW GROOVE JOINT WELDS
BASE FILLER -100°F 100°F 300°F 500°F
5454 5554 32.0 KSI 31.0 KSI 26.0 KSI 15.0 KSI

 

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 25 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 60 150+

NOTE: Parameters based on flat position, groove joint, backing strip, and 100% argon gas.