Both 5754 aluminum plates and 5052 aluminum plates fall within the 5 series aluminum-magnesium alloy category. The addition of magnesium makes them both common choices for rust-resistant aluminum plates. They exhibit medium strength, exceptional fatigue resistance, high plasticity, and corrosion resistance. Additionally, they are not heat-treatable but offer excellent welding properties. These attributes make them highly sought after in the automotive manufacturing industry, particularly as materials for fuel tanks. While both can be utilized for this purpose, there are distinct differences between 5754 and 5052 aluminum plates.
1.Chemical composition
The magnesium content of 5052 aluminum plate is slightly higher than that of 5754 aluminum plate, while the silicon content of 5754 aluminum plate is higher than that of 5052 aluminum plate. Therefore, the hardness of 5052 aluminum plate is higher than that of 5754 aluminum plate, but the corrosion resistance is slightly worse than that of 5754 aluminum plate.
Alloy |
Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Al |
5754 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
0.5 |
2.60-3.60 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.15 |
Remainder |
5052 |
0.25 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
2.20-2.80 |
0.15-0.35 |
0.1 |
– |
Remainder |
2.Mechanical properties
The 5052 aluminum plate is recognized for its moderate strength and excellent formability. In contrast, the 5754 aluminum plate offers increased strength and superior toughness while retaining excellent formability.
Alloy |
Temper |
Tensile strength Rm(Mpa) |
Yield strength Rp0.2(MPa) |
Elongation A(%) |
Hardness HB |
5052 |
O/H111 |
170-215 |
≥65 |
≥18 |
– |
H32 |
210-260 |
≥130 |
≥5 |
61 |
|
5754 |
O/H111 |
190-240 |
≥80 |
≥12 |
80 |
H32 |
220-270 |
≥130 |
≥11 |
– |
3.Different application
5052 aluminum plates are primarily utilized in applications necessitating flexibility and excellent welding characteristics. These include aircraft fuel tanks, oil pipelines, transportation vehicles, ships, instruments, hardware components, electrical casings, and notably, the production of automobile fuel tanks.
On the other hand, 5754 aluminum plates find their main application in electrically welded structures, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, offshore facilities, transportation tanks, and other environments demanding superior production and processing capabilities, corrosion resistance, fatigue strength, and welding prowess. They are extensively employed in the fabrication of fuel tanks for large passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.
In the market, the price of 5754 aluminum plates typically exceeds that of 5052 aluminum plates of equivalent specifications. For the latest pricing information, please feel free to reach out to us!
4.Different price
In the market, the price of 5754 aluminum plates typically exceeds that of 5052 aluminum plates of equivalent specifications. For the latest pricing information, please feel free to reach out to us!