5052 F aluminum alloy is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, good strength, and high formability. Thanks to its magnesium-rich composition, it provides outstanding durability in marine environments and chemical conditions that cause corrosion. The F temper indicates the alloy is in the as-fabricated condition, without any mechanical property limitations, making it suitable for versatile and wide-ranging applications.

This alloy is commonly used in shipbuilding, automotive parts, fuel tanks, kitchen equipment, storage containers, and pressure vessels where durability and lightness are critical. 5052 F is compatible with anodizing, which creates a protective layer enhancing corrosion resistance and providing an aesthetic surface. It can also be easily joined using TIG and MIG welding techniques, making it ideal for welded structures.

Regarding bending and forming, 5052 F aluminum alloy performs excellently. Its high ductility reduces the risk of cracking during complex forming processes. Additionally, its mechanical stability and stress resistance provide reliable performance in high-vibration environments, making it an ideal choice for applications exposed to dynamic loads.

Advantages of this alloy include excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability, and formability along with lightweight properties. Its disadvantages are limited usability in high-strength applications and low resistance against maximum loads. These features make 5052 F aluminum alloy ideal for projects requiring lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant solutions.
 

Alloy Designations

5052 F can be produced according to the following standards.
• 5052 F Sheet; AMS QQ-A-250/8, ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, UNS A95052, ASTM B209
• 5052 F Plate; AMS QQ-A-250/8, ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, UNS A95052, ASTM B209
• 5052 F Extrusion Round Bar; ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, UNS A95052, ASTM B221
• 5052 F Extrusion Flat Bar; ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, UNS A95052, ASTM B221
• 5052 F Extrusion Wire; ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, UNS A95052, ASTM B221
• 5052 F Extrusion Tube; ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, UNS A95052, ASTM B221
• 5052 F Cold Drawn Round Bar; ASTM B211, ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, WW-T-700/4, AMS QQ-A-225/7, AMS 4114
• 5052 F Cold Drawn Flat Bar; ASTM B211, ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, WW-T-700/4, AMS QQ-A-225/7, AMS 4114
• 5052 F Cold Drawn Wire; ASTM B211, ISO AlMg2.5, WNR 3.3523, WW-T-700/4, AMS QQ-A-225/7, AMS 4114
 

5052 F Selection Factors

• Strength: Medium
• Machinability: Good
• Weldability: Very Good
• Formability: Good
• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent
• Heat Treatment: None
   

Some Known Applications of 5052 F
Used in truck and bus manufacturing,
In kitchen equipment,
And also in architectural facades.
 

Available Forms
5052 F is produced/supplied in sheet, plate, rod/flat bar, and tube/profile forms.

• Tube/Profile
• Plate
• Sheet
• Rod/Flat Bar