Aluminum Alloy
5083-H116
Highest-strength non heat-treatable alloy; outstanding saltwater corrosion resistance and weldability. Shipbuilding and cryogenics.
Last verified: 2026-07-09
| SeriesAlloy series (principal alloying element). | 5xxx |
|---|---|
| TemperThe common temper these typical values apply to. | H116 |
| Density(g/cm³) | 2.66 |
| Tensile(MPa)Typical ultimate tensile strength. | 317 |
| Yield(MPa)Typical 0.2% offset yield strength. | 228 |
| Elong.(%)Typical elongation at break. | 16 |
| Hardness(HB)Typical Brinell hardness. | 80 |
| Modulus(GPa)Elastic (Young's) modulus. | 70.3 |
| Machinability | Fair |
| Weldability | Excellent |
- Typical uses: shipbuilding and hulls, pressure vessels, cryogenic tanks, marine structures.
- Retains strength and toughness at low temperatures; excellent in marine environments.
Other aluminum alloys
Sources
- The Aluminum Association — Aluminum Standards and Data (typical mechanical properties)
- ASM International — properties of wrought aluminum alloys