Aluminum 5005A-F (As fabricated)
Temper
AA 5005A · EN AW-5005A, 3.3315
Hot-rolled/extruded stock with no property guarantee; pick when the part is fully re-formed or annealed later.
Values for the F condition
Other 5005A tempers and conditions
5005A is listed in 17 conditions; see the grade overview at 5005A.
Compare all 17 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FThis page 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-F?
5005A-F is 5005A in the F temper — hot-rolled/extruded stock with no property guarantee; pick when the part is fully re-formed or annealed later. 5005A-F has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — weaker than 95% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 69.5 GPa (10.1 Msi). 5005A-F 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). H14 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; F is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Readily welded — 92/100, better than 95% of aluminum grades
- Conducts heat well — 201 W/m·K (116.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 92% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 88/100, better than 92% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 52 % IACS, better than 91% of aluminum grades
- High service temperature — 200°C (392 °F), better than 90% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 45 MPa (6.53 ksi), worse than 95% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 32/100, worse than 89% of aluminum grades
5005A-F properties
Typical room-temperature values for 5005A-F; 21 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 5005A reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
5005A-F 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-F has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — weaker than 95% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 69.5 GPa (10.1 Msi).
Thermal6
5005A-F is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 201 W/m·K (116.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 92% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.7 µm/m·K (13.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
5005A-F 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-F 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-F's machinability is poor (32/100, worse than 89% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (92/100); formability excellent (88/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 5005A-F
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.
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.
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 | — |
5005A-F — frequently asked
What is 5005A-F used for?
5005A-F 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-F?
5005A-F has a typical yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) — weaker than 95% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 17 listed tempers.
Is 5005A-F easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (32/100, worse than 89% 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-F be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (92/100). 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-F?
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-F 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-F?
5005A-F is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °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.
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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.