Aluminum 5005A
AA 5005A · EN AW-5005A, 3.3315
5005A (EN AW-5005A, 3.3315, AlMg1(C)) is a low-magnesium Al-Mg sheet alloy, the European variant of 5005 with slightly widened composition tolerance, non-heat-treatable and strengthened by cold work through the H1x–H3x tempers.
Reference datasheet — 5005A is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the H14 condition
5005A tempers and conditions
5005A is supplied in 17 conditions, soft to hard. H14 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 17 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
As fabricated | Hot-rolled/extruded stock with no property guarantee; pick when the part is fully re-formed or annealed later. | 45 | 115 | 20 | 28 HB | 52 % IACS |
Annealed | Maximum ductility for deep drawing, spinning and severe bending; lowest strength. | 45 | 125 | 25 | 28 HB | 52 % IACS |
Slightly strain hardened | Practically O-temper properties after straightening/levelling of annealed sheet or extrusion. | 50 | 115 | 20 | 30 HB | 52 % IACS |
Strain hardened from hot working only | Extrusions and hot-rolled plate where modest guaranteed strength is enough without cold work. | 55 | 120 | 18 | 30 HB | — |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Back-annealed quarter-hard sheet: same strength class as H12 but more ductility for forming. | 110 | 140 | 12 | 34 HB | — |
Strain hardened and stabilized, quarter hard | Thermally stabilised quarter-hard sheet — dimensionally and mechanically stable over time for Al-Mg strip. | 117 | 138 | 11 | 36 HB | 52 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Light cold work when a little extra stiffness in service is wanted but bending is still frequent. | 125 | 140 | 10 | 35 HB | 52 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Standard European temper for anodized architectural sheet needing bending/roll-forming at half-hard strength. | 130 | 160 | 9 | 40 HB | — |
Strain hardened and stabilized, half hard | Widely used stabilised half-hard temper for anodized sheet, signage and appliance panels. | 138 | 159 | 8 | 41 HB | — |
H14Default Strain hardened, half hard | Most commonly stocked 5005A sheet: good strength/formability balance for anodized panels and trim. | 150 | 160 | 6 | 41 HB | 52 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Three-quarter-hard strip with better bendability than H16 at the same strength band. | 155 | 180 | 7 | 45 HB | — |
Strain hardened and stabilized, three-quarter hard | Stabilised three-quarter-hard strip for lightly formed high-strength thin panels. | 165 | 179 | 6 | 46 HB | — |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Higher strength flat sheet for lightly formed covers and profiles; bending radii must be generous. | 170 | 180 | 5 | 46 HB | — |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, full hard | Full-hard back-annealed strip for flat, high-strength thin gauges. | 180 | 200 | 5 | 50 HB | — |
Strain hardened and stabilized, full hard | Highest standard stabilised temper: hardest, most abrasion-tolerant flat sheet, minimal forming. | 186 | 200 | 5 | 51 HB | 52 % IACS |
Strain hardened, full hard | Maximum practical cold-worked strength; use for flat, unformed parts and thin strip. | 195 | 200 | 4 | 51 HB | — |
Strain hardened, extra hard | Specialty thin strip/foil stock where the highest strain-hardened strength is needed; essentially non-formable. | 205 | 215 | 2 | 55 HB | 52 % IACS |
What is 5005A?
5005A (EN AW-5005A, 3.3315, AlMg1(C)) is a low-magnesium Al-Mg sheet alloy, the European variant of 5005 with slightly widened composition tolerance, non-heat-treatable and strengthened by cold work through the H1x–H3x tempers. It is chosen for anodized architectural panels and decorative trim, with 150 MPa yield, 160 MPa tensile, 41 HB, 200 W/m·K and 52 % IACS in the default condition. Strength is low, machinability is poor (40/100) because the alloy is soft and gummy, and service is limited to 150 °C. Use 5052 where higher strength is needed. 5005A has a density of 2.69 g/cm³ (0.0972 lb/in³), lighter than 67% of aluminum grades. It melts at 632°C (1,170 °F). 5005A has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) — weaker than 65% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 69.5 GPa (10.1 Msi).
What is 5005A used for?
- anodized architectural panels
- decorative trim
- light-gauge sheet
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 200 W/m·K (115.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 91% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 52 % IACS, better than 91% of aluminum grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 75/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 88/100, better than 85% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 72/100, better than 83% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 40/100, worse than 81% of aluminum grades
5005A properties
Typical room-temperature values for 5005A-H14; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
5005A has a density of 2.69 g/cm³ (0.0972 lb/in³), lighter than 67% of aluminum grades. It melts at 632°C (1,170 °F).
Mechanical11
5005A has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) — weaker than 65% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 69.5 GPa (10.1 Msi).
Thermal6
5005A is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 200 W/m·K (115.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 91% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.7 µm/m·K (13.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
5005A conducts electricity at 52 % IACS, better than 91% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (72/100), better than 83% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 5005A takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.
Manufacturability8
5005A's machinability is fair (40/100, worse than 81% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (88/100); formability very good (70/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. 5005A is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 5005A
Is 5005A easy to machine?
Soft and gummy — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed and generous lubrication to avoid built-up edge; chip breaking is poor in O/H1x tempers.
Can 5005A be welded?
Excellent by GTAW/GMAW and resistance welding with 5356 or 5183 filler; HAZ softens back toward O-temper so design joints at annealed strength.
Can 5005A be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability — deep draw and spin in O/H22/H24; use larger bend radii and cross-grain bending for H16/H18/H36/H38.
5005A chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| SiEN 573-3 | ≤ 0.3 | 0.15 |
| Fetighter than 5005 (0.70) for anodizing quality | ≤ 0.45 | 0.25 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Mgprincipal strengthening solute | 0.7 – 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.2 | 0.03 |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on 5005A?
Purpose-built for anodizing: clear, bright and coloured films come out uniform; also takes chemical conversion coating, powder coat and PVDF paint; mechanical polishing gives good specular finish.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 5005A in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AW-5005A3.3315
How much does 5005A cost?
5005A is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
5005A — frequently asked
What is 5005A used for?
5005A is typically used for anodized architectural panels, decorative trim and light-gauge sheet. In short: anodizing-grade 5000-series sheet; very good cold formability; low strength, high weldability.
What is the yield strength of 5005A?
5005A has a typical yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) — weaker than 65% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 17 listed tempers.
Is 5005A easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, worse than 81% of aluminum grades). Soft and gummy — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed and generous lubrication to avoid built-up edge; chip breaking is poor in O/H1x tempers.
Can 5005A be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (88/100). Excellent by GTAW/GMAW and resistance welding with 5356 or 5183 filler; HAZ softens back toward O-temper so design joints at annealed strength.
What surface finishes work on 5005A?
Purpose-built for anodizing: clear, bright and coloured films come out uniform; also takes chemical conversion coating, powder coat and PVDF paint; mechanical polishing gives good specular finish.
Can 5005A be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability — deep draw and spin in O/H22/H24; use larger bend radii and cross-grain bending for H16/H18/H36/H38.
What is the maximum service temperature of 5005A?
5005A is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 5005A-H14 and 5005A-F?
H14 is the default condition — most commonly stocked 5005A sheet: good strength/formability balance for anodized panels and trim. F: hot-rolled/extruded stock with no property guarantee; pick when the part is fully re-formed or annealed later. Yield strength is 150 MPa in H14 versus 45 MPa in F.
How much does 5005A cost?
5005A is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 573-3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — chemical composition of wrought products — CEN (2019)
- EN 485-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — sheet, strip and plate: mechanical properties — CEN (2016)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys (alloy 5005) — ASM International (1990)
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- EN 1999-1-1 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures — CEN (2007)
- Architectural anodizing-quality Al-Mg1 sheet datasheets — Hydro / Constellium (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.