Aluminum 5A05-F vs 5A05-H34
Aluminum · 5A05 temper comparison
5A05-F and 5A05-H34 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 5A05: F (as fabricated) versus H34 (strain hardened and stabilized, half hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 5A05-H34 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for 5A05-F, about 72% more; tensile strength follows at 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 270 MPa (39.2 ksi). In exchange, 5A05-F is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 9% for 5A05-H34, and 5A05-H34 is harder (88 HB vs 70 HB). On the shop floor, 5A05-H34 machines more easily (52 vs 42 out of 100).
5A05-FChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
5A05-H34Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
5A05-F vs 5A05-H34: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 26 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.65 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 568°C1,054 °F · Liquidus Temperature 638°C1,180 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.8 µm/m·K13.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 395 J/g170 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 29 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.9×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.32 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.87 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 20 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,100 L/kg132 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
5A05-F vs 5A05-H34 — frequently asked
Is 5A05-H34 stronger than 5A05-F?
Yes. 5A05-H34 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 145 MPa (21 ksi) for 5A05-F — about 72% more. Tensile strength is 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 270 MPa (39.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or H34?
O is the default 5A05 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither F nor H34). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 5A05-F or 5A05-H34?
5A05-H34, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 52/100 against 42/100 for 5A05-F; for welding the order is 5A05-F first (excellent, 90/100) then 5A05-H34 (excellent, 85/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 5A05-F and 5A05-H34 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.