Description
| Chemical Composition: | Elements | |||||||||
| 5005 | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Each | Al | |
| (% max) | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 – 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 0.05 | Remainder | |
Characteristics:
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent |
| Anodising | Very Good |
| Formability | Very Good |
| Machinability | Fair |
| Weldability | Very Good |
| Brazeability | Good |
Typical Uses: General sheet metal work; domestic appliances; commercial signs; vehicle number plates; architectural panels and flashings.
Note: Special grades are available for anodising; general purpose grades should not be used for this application. 5005 is suitable for commercial anodising but not for bright anodising.
