# Aluminum 5052-H32

> Marine-grade and weldable: for parts joined to sheet-metal assemblies or facing salt spray.

- Category: Aluminum Alloys → wrought-5xxx
- HTML page: https://fabvector.com/materials/aluminum-5052 (Portuguese: https://fabvector.com/pt/materials/aluminum-5052)
- Price index: $ (1–5, 6061-T6 = $)

## Mechanical properties (typical values, not certified minimums)

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 228 MPa |
| Yield strength | 193 MPa |
| Hardness | 60 HB |
| Density | 2.68 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Corrosion resistance | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |

## When to choose it

Pick 5052 over 6061 when the assembly involves welding (no temper loss in the joint), the environment is marine or chemically aggressive, or fatigue life governs.

## When to look elsewhere

For dry, bolted, statically loaded parts 6061 is stronger and crisper to machine — 5052 chips smear and the as-machined finish is less sharp on fine detail.

## Typical applications

- Marine brackets and housings
- Parts welded into sheet-metal chassis
- Fuel and hydraulic tank fittings
- Vibration-loaded drone components

## Compatible surface finishes

- [As-Machined](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/as-machined)
- [Anodizing Type II (Clear)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/anodizing-type-ii)
- [Anodizing Type II (Dyed)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/anodizing-type-ii-color)
- [Hardcoat Anodizing Type III](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/hardcoat-anodizing-type-iii)
- [Chromate Conversion (Alodine / Chem Film)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/chromate-conversion)
- [Bead Blasting](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/bead-blasting)
- [Brushed Finish](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/brushed-finish)
- [Powder Coating](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/powder-coating)
- [Wet Painting](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/wet-painting)
- [Vibratory Tumbling](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/vibratory-tumbling)
- [Laser Marking](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/laser-marking)

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