A sheet alloy of medium strength with uses that include automotive body panels, boiler making, pressure vessels, piping, tubing, office equipment, ship building, offshore applications, rivets, road poles, welded structures in chemical, nuclear and food industries and architectural applications.
Aluminum 5754Composition detail
Al (aluminum)
94.2
–
97.4
%
Cr (chromium)
0
–
0.3
%
Cu (copper)
0
–
0.1
%
Fe (iron)
0
–
0.4
%
Mg (magnesium)
2.6
–
3.6
%
Mn (manganese)
0
–
0.5
%
Si (silicon)
0
–
0.4
%
Ti (titanium)
0
–
0.15
%
Zn (zinc)
0
–
0.2
%
Other
0
–
0.15
%
Aluminum 5754Physical properties
Density
2.65
–
2.7
g/cm3
Aluminum 5754Mechanical properties
Young’s modulus
69
–
72.5
GPa
Specific stiffness
25.8
–
27.1
MN.m/kg
Yield strength (elastic limit)
95
–
105
MPa
Tensile strength
198
–
219
MPa
Specific strength
35.5
–
39.3
kN.m/kg
Elongation
21.9
–
25.4
% strain
Compressive strength
95
–
105
MPa
Flexural modulus
69
–
72.5
GPa
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture)
95
–
105
MPa
Shear modulus
25.8
–
27.2
GPa
Bulk modulus
67.6
–
77.4
GPa
Poisson’s ratio
0.32
–
0.34
Shape factor
40
Hardness – Vickers
52
–
58
HV
Elastic stored energy (springs)
63.8
–
78
kJ/m3
Fatigue strength at 10^7 cycles
111
–
135
MPa
Fatigue strength model (stress range) Parameters: Stress Ratio = -1, Number of Cycles = 1e7cycles
107
–
140
MPa
Aluminum 5754Impact & fracture properties
Fracture toughness
30
–
36
MPa.m0.5
Toughness (G)
12.8
–
18.2
kJ/m2
Aluminum 5754Thermal properties
Melting point
590
–
645
°C
Maximum service temperature
150
–
170
°C
Minimum service temperature
-273
°C
Thermal conductivity
127
–
137
W/m.°C
Specific heat capacity
879
–
915
J/kg.°C
Thermal expansion coefficient
23.2
–
24.3
µstrain/°C
Thermal shock resistance
56
–
63.2
°C
Thermal distortion resistance
5.31
–
5.81
MW/m
Latent heat of fusion
384
–
393
kJ/kg
Aluminum 5754Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
5.19
–
5.41
µohm.cm
Electrical conductivity
31.9
–
33.2
%IACS
Galvanic potential
-0.81
–
-0.73
V
Aluminum 5754Magnetic properties
Magnetic type
Non-magnetic
Aluminum 5754Optical, aesthetic and acoustic properties
Transparency
Opaque
Acoustic velocity
5070
–
5210
m/s
Mechanical loss coefficient (tan delta)
1e-4
–
0.002
Aluminum 5754Processing properties
Metal casting
Unsuitable
Metal cold forming
Excellent
Metal hot forming
Acceptable
Metal press forming
Excellent
Metal deep drawing
Acceptable
Machining speed
165 m/min
Weldability Notes: Preheating and post weld heat treatments are not required
Excellent
Aluminum 5754Durability
Water (fresh)
Excellent
Water (salt)
Acceptable
Weak acids
Excellent
Strong acids
Excellent
Weak alkalis
Acceptable
Strong alkalis
Unacceptable
Organic solvents
Excellent
Oxidation at 500C
Unacceptable
UV radiation (sunlight)
Excellent
Galling resistance (adhesive wear) Notes: Aluminum alloys perform poorly when self-mated but can be processed without galling when mated with steels.
Limited use
Flammability
Non-flammable
Aluminum 5754Corrosion resistance
Stress corrosion cracking Note: Rated in chloride; Other susceptible environments: Halide, water
Susceptible
Aluminum 5754Standards with similar compositions
Australia: 5154A to AS 2848.1
Austria: AlMg3 to ONORM M3430
Czech Republic: 424413 to CSN
Europe: EN AW-5018 to CEN EN 573-3, EN AW-5154A to CEN EN 573-3, EN AW-5154B to CEN EN 573-3, EN AW-5754 to CEN EN 573-3
France: 5754X to NF A50-451, AG3 to NF A50-701, EAlMg3 to NF A81-331, MAlMg3 to NF A81-331
Germany: 3.3535/AlMg3 to DIN 1725-1, 3.3536 to DIN 1732-1, SG-AlMg3 to DIN 1732-1
Hungary: AlMg3 to MSZ 3714/1
India: 53000 to IS 733, S-Al53000 to IS 5897
International: AlMg3 to ISO 209-1, AlMg3.5(A) to ISO 209-1
Norway: 17211 to NS 17211
South Africa: 51542(Al-Mg3.5) to SABS 712
UK: 5154A to BS 1470, 5154A to BS 1471, 5154A to BS 1472, 5154A to BS 1473, 5154A to BS 1474, 5154A to BS 1475
USA: 5018, 5154A, 5154B, 5754, UNS A95018, UNS A95754
