Aluminum 5183 vs ER2519
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum 5183 and ER2519 are both aluminum grades. ER2519 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for 5183, about 14% more. In exchange, 5183 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 7% for ER2519. 5183 is lighter (2.66 g/cm³ vs 2.82 g/cm³ for ER2519) and ER2519 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 65°C continuous). On the shop floor, ER2519 machines more easily (good vs fair), 5183 welds better (excellent vs good), and 5183 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than ER2519 (high, $$$$).
5183Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
ER2519Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
5183 vs ER2519: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Shear Strength 175 MPa25.4 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 80 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 29 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Polishability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 5183 | ER2519 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 0.5 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 0.8 µm | — |
| Anodizing Type II | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| Chem Film (Alodine) | Yes | — |
| DLC | Yes | — |
| E-Coating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodizing Type III | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| PTFE Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Powder Coating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
5183 vs ER2519 — frequently asked
Is ER2519 stronger than 5183?
Yes. ER2519 has a typical yield strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for 5183 — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 5183 or ER2519?
5183 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while ER2519 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, 5183 or ER2519?
ER2519. Its machinability rates good (65/100) against fair (50/100) for 5183; for welding the order is 5183 first (excellent, 95/100) then ER2519 (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 5183 and ER2519 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.