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5052 O marine aluminum plate

The 5052 O aluminum plate has excellent formability, making it suitable for the complex curved structures and cold-formed components of ship hulls.

5052 O Marine Aluminum Plate

Why Choose 5052 O Aluminum Plate for Shipbuilding

1. Excellent Formability

Good Ductility: The 5052 O aluminum plate exhibits outstanding ductility and formability, allowing for the realization of complex shape designs during cold processing. This makes it very suitable for components requiring complex curved structures, such as ship hulls.

Ease of Forming and Processing: Its softened state (O condition) allows the 5052 aluminum plate to undergo processes such as stamping, bending, and stretching very smoothly, reducing the risk of cracking during processing.

2. Superior Corrosion Resistance

Good Corrosion Resistance: The 5052 aluminum alloy performs exceptionally well in marine environments, resisting the corrosion of seawater and other corrosive substances. This makes it highly suitable for shipbuilding, especially in applications involving the hull and underwater parts.

3. Weldability

Good Weldability: The 5052 aluminum plate maintains good mechanical properties during welding, making it suitable for manufacturing various welded structures that meet ship design requirements.

4. Good Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Moderate Strength: The strength of the 5052 aluminum alloy is moderate, sufficient to withstand various stresses on the hull while maintaining a lightweight design, which helps improve the overall performance of the vessel.

5. Plasticity and Processability

Easy Surface Treatment: The surface treatment of 5052 O aluminum plates is excellent, facilitating processes such as spraying and anodizing, which can enhance their appearance and corrosion resistance.

6. Easy Surface Treatment

The surface of the 5052 aluminum plate can undergo various treatments, such as anodizing and spraying, providing additional protective layers or decorative effects. This allows it to meet design requirements both visually and functionally.

7. Recyclability

Aluminum alloy materials have good recyclability, and products made from 5052 aluminum plates can be recycled and reused at the end of their life cycle, aligning with modern sustainable development needs.

8. Lightweight Design

With a lower density, the 5052 O aluminum plate significantly reduces product weight while ensuring strength, which helps improve fuel efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

9. Economic Feasibility

Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to other aluminum alloys, the 5052 O aluminum plate strikes a good balance between performance and cost, making it an economically reasonable choice in shipbuilding and design.

Applications of 5052 O Marine Aluminum Plate

1. Water Tanks and Storage Tanks

In ships, 5052 O aluminum plates are commonly used to manufacture water tanks and fuel storage tanks, as their corrosion resistance ensures the safe storage of liquids.

2. Cabin Installations

Suitable for ship cabin installations, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and other living area fixtures, due to their ease of cleaning and attractive appearance.

3. Decorative Applications

Due to their good appearance and processability, 5052 aluminum alloys are also commonly used in decorative components of ships.

Specification of Hoamei 5052 O aluminum sheet plate

Temper O, H32, H34
Thickness and tolerance 0.2mm-100mm customizable
≤3.0mm, ±0.12mm; >3.0mm, ±4%.
Width and tolerance 1000mm-2500mm
≤1000mm, ±1.5mm; >1000mm, ±2.0mm.
Length and tolerance 2000mm - 6000mm
≤2000mm, ±1.5mm; >2000mm, ±2.0mm.
Tolerance of flatness On the longest side of the plate, the flatness tolerance is 3mm/m; On the shortest side of the plate, the flatness tolerance is 2mm/m.
Surface requirements The surface is smooth, free of defects such as scratches and oxide skin to ensure that the aluminum plate will not be corroded or damaged during use
Packaging Export standard wooden pallets
Inventory The inventory is complete. For detailed requirements, please check our inventory table or contact us.

Chemical composition of Chalco 5052 marine aluminum plate

Element Composition(%)
Si 0.25
Fe 0.40
Cu 0.10
Mn 0.10
Mg 2.2-2.8
Cr 0.15-0.35
Zn 0.10
Ti 0.15
Other 0.05 (each) 0.15 (total)

Mechanical properties of 5052 O marine aluminum plate

Property Value(AMS 4015)
Tensile strength, psi 31, 000
Yield strength, psi 12, 000
Elongation, % 28
Hardness, brinell 47

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