Aluminum 5352
AA 5352 · EN AW-5352, AW 5352
5352 is a registered Al–Mg (≈2.5 % Mg) wrought alloy of the 5052 family, supplied mainly as sheet, coil and wire in the strain-hardened H3x tempers.
5352 tempers and conditions
5352 is supplied in 14 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 14 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Pick for deep drawing, severe bending or spinning where maximum ductility matters more than strength. | 90 | 195 | 25 | 47 HB | 36 % IACS |
Strain hardened from hot working only | Hot-rolled/extruded plate and bar where only modest strength above annealed is needed. | 110 | 200 | 18 | 50 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Stabilised quarter-hard alternative to H12 with slightly better ductility for forming. | 180 | 230 | 14 | 58 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, quarter hard | Default stocked condition: stabilised quarter-hard sheet/coil combining forming ability, weldability and marine corrosion resistance. | 195 | 230 | 12 | 60 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Quarter-hard strain-hardened sheet for lightly formed panels needing more strength than O. | 195 | 230 | 12 | 60 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Half-hard partially annealed sheet: common compromise of strength and bendability. | 205 | 255 | 11 | 66 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Half-hard sheet for flat parts and simple bends where dent resistance is wanted. | 215 | 260 | 10 | 68 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, half hard | Choose when H32 lacks stiffness/dent resistance but some bending is still required. | 215 | 260 | 10 | 68 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Stabilised three-quarter-hard strip for roll-formed profiles. | 230 | 270 | 9 | 71 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Three-quarter-hard strip for stiff, minimally formed components. | 240 | 275 | 8 | 73 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, three-quarter hard | For stiff shallow-formed parts such as covers and lightly rolled sections. | 240 | 275 | 8 | 73 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, full hard | Highest-strength stabilised temper, used for flat strip and drawn wire. | 250 | 285 | 7 | 76 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened, full hard | Full-hard condition for maximum as-rolled strength in flat strip and wire; minimal bending capacity. | 255 | 290 | 7 | 77 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, full hard | Maximum-strength stabilised temper for flat blanks, shims and strip with little or no forming. | 255 | 290 | 7 | 77 HB | 35 % IACS |
What is 5352?
5352 is a registered Al–Mg (≈2.5 % Mg) wrought alloy of the 5052 family, supplied mainly as sheet, coil and wire in the strain-hardened H3x tempers. It is chosen for its combination of moderate strength, very good formability, excellent marine/atmospheric corrosion resistance and clean anodizing response, without any heat-treatment response. It is a rarely stocked alloy compared with 5052/5754, cannot be strengthened by ageing, and loses its cold-worked strength above roughly 120–150 °C. 5352 has a density of 2.68 g/cm³ (0.0968 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of aluminum grades. It melts at 607°C (1,125 °F). 5352 has a yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 70.3 GPa (10.2 Msi).
What is 5352 used for?
- Weld filler wire
- Marine sheet panels
- Formed sheet enclosures
- Deep-drawn sheet components
- Anodized trim and nameplates
- Tank and vessel sheet
Advantages
- Readily welded — 90/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 75/100, better than 88% of aluminum grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 70/100, better than 87% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 70/100, better than 83% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 120°C (248 °F), worse than 79% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 42/100, worse than 77% of aluminum grades
5352 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
5352 has a density of 2.68 g/cm³ (0.0968 lb/in³), lighter than 72% of aluminum grades. It melts at 607°C (1,125 °F).
Mechanical10
5352 has a yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 70.3 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal6
5352 is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 138 W/m·K (79.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 55% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.8 µm/m·K (13.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
5352 conducts electricity at 35 % IACS, better than 52% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (75/100), better than 88% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 5352 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability7
5352's machinability is fair (42/100, worse than 77% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (90/100); 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. 5352 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 5352
Is 5352 easy to machine?
Soft and gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed, generous coolant/lubrication and chip-clearing geometry to avoid built-up edge.
Can 5352 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/GMAW weldability with 5356 or 5183 filler; do not use 4000 series Si filler (brittle Mg2Si) and expect weld-zone strength near the O temper.
Can 5352 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in O/H32; anneal at ~340 °C for severe draws and allow for pronounced springback and possible Lüders (stretcher-strain) marks in the annealed state.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit applies to 5352. Every 5352 part is priced by an engineer; design inside these and the quote comes back without a redesign loop.
CNC machining
| Machinability | Better42 / 100 |
|---|---|
| ISO material group | N.1 |
| Cutting speed (rough / finish) | 350 / 420 m/min |
| Minimum wall | 0.5 mm |
| Minimum internal radius | 1 mm |
| Drill depth limit | 8× diameter |
| Best surface (machined / polished) | Ra 0.8 / — |
| Hardenable after machining | No |
Sheet metal
| Formability | Excellent70 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Weldability | Better90 / 100 |
| Bendable | Yes |
5352 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mgprincipal alloying addition (Al-Mg2.5 class); confirm exact registered limits in AA Teal Sheets | 2.2 – 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Siimpurity limit, 5052-family level | ≤ 0.25 | |
| Feimpurity limit | ≤ 0.4 | |
| Cu | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Mn | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Crgrain-structure/SCC control, as in 5052-type chemistry | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Ti | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Alremainder, others 0.05 each / 0.15 total | balance |
What surface finishes work on 5352?
Takes clear and hard anodizing well and polishes to a bright finish; also accepts chemical conversion coating and paint after normal alkaline/acid pretreatment.
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).
Passivation
Conversion Coating
PVD Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 5352 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Aluminum Association
- AA5352
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AW-5352AW 5352
How much does 5352 cost?
5352 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 81% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
5352 — frequently asked
What is 5352 used for?
5352 is typically used for weld filler wire, marine sheet panels, formed sheet enclosures, deep-drawn sheet components, anodized trim and nameplates and tank and vessel sheet. In short: 5000-series weld filler.
What is the yield strength of 5352?
5352 has a typical yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 14 listed tempers.
Is 5352 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (42/100, worse than 77% of aluminum grades). Soft and gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed, generous coolant/lubrication and chip-clearing geometry to avoid built-up edge.
Can 5352 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (90/100). Excellent GTAW/GMAW weldability with 5356 or 5183 filler; do not use 4000 series Si filler (brittle Mg2Si) and expect weld-zone strength near the O temper.
What surface finishes work on 5352?
Takes clear and hard anodizing well and polishes to a bright finish; also accepts chemical conversion coating and paint after normal alkaline/acid pretreatment.
Can 5352 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in O/H32; anneal at ~340 °C for severe draws and allow for pronounced springback and possible Lüders (stretcher-strain) marks in the annealed state.
What is the maximum service temperature of 5352?
5352 is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 5352 cost?
5352 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 81% 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.
Can FabDigit make parts in 5352?
Yes — 5352 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASTM B209 / B209M — Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate — ASTM International (2021)
- EN 573-3 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys, chemical composition of wrought products — CEN (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
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.