Aluminum 852.0-T5 vs 852.0 T5-SAND
Aluminum · 852.0 temper comparison
852.0-T5 and 852.0 T5-SAND are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 852.0: T5 (cooled from hot working and artificially aged) versus T5-SAND (T5). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 852.0-T5 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 221 MPa (32.1 ksi) against 186 MPa (27 ksi) for 852.0 T5-SAND, about 19% more. 852.0-T5 is the more ductile: elongation 5% versus 3% for 852.0 T5-SAND, and 852.0-T5 is harder (70 HB vs 65 HB).
852.0-T5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
852.0-T5 vs 852.0 T5-SAND: 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)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 26.5 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.88 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 215°C419 °F · Liquidus Temperature 635°C1,175 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 880 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 24 µm/m·K13.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 380 J/g163 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.78 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 12 / 100 · Castability 70 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 20 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 210 MJ/kg90,284 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,150 L/kg138 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
852.0-T5 vs 852.0 T5-SAND — frequently asked
Is 852.0-T5 stronger than 852.0 T5-SAND?
Yes. 852.0-T5 has a typical tensile strength of 221 MPa (32.1 ksi) against 186 MPa (27 ksi) for 852.0 T5-SAND — about 19% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, T5 or T5-SAND?
T5 is the default 852.0 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
When should I choose 852.0-T5 over 852.0 T5-SAND?
Pick 852.0-T5 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 852.0-T5 and 852.0 T5-SAND 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.