Aluminum 5652
AA 5652 · UNS A95652 · EN AW-5652, AW 5652
5652 is a non-heat-treatable Al-Mg alloy (about 2.5 % Mg, A95652) whose chemistry follows 5052 but with tighter limits on Si+Fe, Cu and Mn; it was registered for storage and transport of hydrogen peroxide and other strongly oxidising media.
5652 tempers and conditions
5652 is supplied in 8 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 8 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Pick for maximum formability — deep drawing, spinning and tight-radius bending of tank heads. | 90 | 195 | 25 | 47 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened from hot working only | Heavy hot-rolled plate for welded tanks where guaranteed minimums, not cold work, are required. | 105 | 200 | 16 | 50 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, quarter hard | Default stocked sheet/plate temper: good strength with retained bend formability for pressure vessels and H2O2 tanks. | 195 | 230 | 12 | 60 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Quarter-hard 5652 sheet, cold worked then back-annealed to a stable quarter-hard level; strength and formability essentially match H32 with excellent marine/peroxide-service corrosion resistance. | 195 | 230 | 12 | 60 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Half-hard 5652 sheet, cold rolled and partially annealed; higher strength than H22 with moderate bendability, used for peroxide tanks and marine panels. | 215 | 260 | 10 | 68 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, half hard | Choose when higher strength and stiffness-limited panel gauge matter more than bending ductility. | 215 | 260 | 10 | 68 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, three-quarter hard | Thin-gauge sheet where high strength and flatness are needed with only mild forming. | 240 | 275 | 8 | 73 HB | 35 % IACS |
Strain hardened and stabilized, full hard | Maximum cold-worked strength for flat parts, shims and lightly formed covers. | 255 | 290 | 7 | 77 HB | 35 % IACS |
What is 5652?
5652 is a non-heat-treatable Al-Mg alloy (about 2.5 % Mg, A95652) whose chemistry follows 5052 but with tighter limits on Si+Fe, Cu and Mn; it was registered for storage and transport of hydrogen peroxide and other strongly oxidising media. Mechanical properties, formability and weldability match 5052, with high resistance to marine atmospheres and chemical attack, and it is supplied as sheet and plate in O, H22/H24, H32/H34, H36, H38 and H112. Strength can only be raised by cold work in the H tempers, which reduces formability; 5052 is the alternative where peroxide-grade purity limits do not apply. 5652 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). 5652 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 5652 used for?
- Hydrogen peroxide storage tanks
- Rocket propellant and oxidiser tanks
- Chemical transport vessels
- Oxidiser piping and fittings
- Tank heads and bulkheads
- Marine sheet-metal parts
Advantages
- Good corrosion resistance — 82/100, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 90/100, better than 90% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 70/100, better than 83% of aluminum grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 65/100, better than 82% of aluminum grades
5652 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
5652 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
5652 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
5652 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °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
5652 conducts electricity at 35 % IACS, better than 52% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (82/100), better than 99% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 5652 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
5652's machinability is fair (50/100, worse than 65% 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. 5652 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 5652
Is 5652 easy to machine?
Gummy Al-Mg chip — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed, generous lubricant to avoid built-up edge; better finish in H34/H38 than O.
Can 5652 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/GMAW with ER5356 or ER5654 filler (ER5654 preferred for peroxide/high-temperature service); HAZ reverts toward O strength, so design welds to annealed properties.
Can 5652 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in O and H32; allow generous bend radii in H36/H38 and consider interstage annealing at 345 °C for deep draws.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit applies to 5652. Every 5652 part is priced by an engineer; design inside these and the quote comes back without a redesign loop.
CNC machining
| Machinability | Better50 / 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 |
5652 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mg | 2.2 – 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Cr | 0.15 – 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Si+Fecombined limit, tighter than 5052 | ≤ 0.4 | |
| Curestricted to limit H2O2 decomposition | ≤ 0.04 | |
| Mnrestricted for peroxide service | ≤ 0.01 | |
| Zn | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on 5652?
Anodizes well (clear/hardcoat, slightly grey tone); passivation and scrupulous cleaning are mandatory for hydrogen-peroxide tank interiors; paints and conversion coatings adhere readily.
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 5652 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A95652
- Aluminum Association
- AA5652
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AW-5652AW 5652
How much does 5652 cost?
5652 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 82% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
5652 — frequently asked
What is 5652 used for?
5652 is typically used for hydrogen peroxide storage tanks, rocket propellant and oxidiser tanks, chemical transport vessels, oxidiser piping and fittings, tank heads and bulkheads and marine sheet-metal parts. In short: hydrogen peroxide-grade 5052.
What is the yield strength of 5652?
5652 has a typical yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 5652 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (50/100, worse than 65% of aluminum grades). Gummy Al-Mg chip — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed, generous lubricant to avoid built-up edge; better finish in H34/H38 than O.
Can 5652 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (90/100). Excellent GTAW/GMAW with ER5356 or ER5654 filler (ER5654 preferred for peroxide/high-temperature service); HAZ reverts toward O strength, so design welds to annealed properties.
What surface finishes work on 5652?
Anodizes well (clear/hardcoat, slightly grey tone); passivation and scrupulous cleaning are mandatory for hydrogen-peroxide tank interiors; paints and conversion coatings adhere readily.
Can 5652 be formed, bent or molded?
Very good cold formability in O and H32; allow generous bend radii in H36/H38 and consider interstage annealing at 345 °C for deep draws.
What is the maximum service temperature of 5652?
5652 is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 5652 cost?
5652 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 82% 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 5652?
Yes — 5652 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 — Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate — ASTM International (2021)
- EN 573-3 / EN 485-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — chemical composition and mechanical properties of sheet — CEN (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2: Properties and Selection — Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- MMPDS Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization — FAA/Battelle (2023)
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.