Differences between 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate

Differences between 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate

Friends engaged in distribution and trade must be familiar with 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate. In many similar environments, the two can actually be used interchangeably to a large extent, especially in stamping, stretching, etc., but the manufacturing process and the way of using the two are actually very different. Below, our aluminum plate manufacturer will personally reveal the three major differences between 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate for you, hoping to help you better understand and better recognize the differences of aluminum plates.

Differences between 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate

1. Alloy difference

The alloy difference between 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate is a point that must be mentioned. The essence of the product is what we want to explore and understand, but there should still be many friends who do not know the alloys of the two. The aluminum content of 1060 aluminum plate is about 99.60%. This is a product introduction represented by z of 1060 aluminum plate. The 5052 aluminum plate is different (aluminum-magnesium alloy, aluminum content is about 95%, magnesium content is about 4%, and some other trace metal elements) 1060 is pure aluminum (aluminum content is 99.6%, and the rest of other metal elements) Properties: Similarly, the two aluminums, 5052 to 1060 have higher hardness, elongation, tensile strength, etc. What are the specific states (H14, H32, H24, O, etc.) The price is usually higher than 1060 5052. How much higher the specific price depends on different manufacturers and production processes.

• 1060 Aluminum: This is a high-purity aluminum alloy with at least 99.6% aluminum. It may contain small amounts of iron and silicon as alloying elements.
• 5052 Aluminum: This is an alloy containing magnesium (typically around 2.5%) and a small amount of chromium. The addition of magnesium enhances its strength without significantly affecting its corrosion resistance.

2. Performance difference

Speaking of the performance difference between 5052 aluminum plate and 1060 aluminum plate, the most important thing to mention is the performance of 5052 aluminum plate. 5052 aluminum plate has excellent corrosion resistance, good weldability and excellent formability, making 5052 aluminum plate a common choice for chemical, marine or salt water applications. Applications of 5052 aluminum plate include: tanks, drums, ship hardware, hulls, etc. Specific performance. Non-magnetic, Brinell hardness = 60, tensile strength = 33,000, yield strength = 28,000, etc. are all excellent properties of 5052 aluminum plate. We will not introduce 1060 aluminum plate too much, after all, 1060 aluminum plate is already a more commonly used series of products.

Strength:

• 1060 Aluminum: Has lower strength compared to 5052 due to its higher purity. It is a softer material and is not strengthened by heat treatment.
• 5052 Aluminum: Is stronger than 1060 due to the presence of magnesium, which increases its tensile strength. It can be work-hardened through cold working processes.

Corrosion Resistance:

• 1060 Aluminum: While it has good corrosion resistance, it is not as resistant as 5052, especially in marine environments or when exposed to saltwater.
• 5052 Aluminum: Offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for marine applications and outdoor use where exposure to moisture and salt is common.

Formability and Weldability:

• 1060 Aluminum: Is highly formable and can be easily bent, stretched, or spun into shape. It is also weldable but tends to require more care during the process to avoid cracking.
• 5052 Aluminum: Is very formable and can be easily worked into complex shapes. It has good weldability and is often used in welding applications.

Applications:

• 1060 Aluminum: Is typically used for applications requiring high conductivity, such as electrical wiring and equipment, as well as in household appliances and decorative trim.
• 5052 Aluminum: Is used in a wide range of applications including automotive and aircraft parts, fuel tanks, siding, and roofing materials, and in the construction of boats and marine hardware.

5052 aluminum plate for fuel tanks

3. Process difference

For the process difference between 1060 aluminum plate and 5052 aluminum plate, the process of 5052 aluminum plate is more complicated, and the specific steps are as follows.

• Step 1: Casting-rolling process of annealed 5052 aluminum plate: hot-rolled aluminum plate-hot-rolled double-row trimming-rolling mill trimming slice aging-treatment and quenching in salt bath furnace-acid treatment-cold water washing-warm water washing-unloading plate-calendering straightening saw-cut product-inspection-stacking packaging (oiling)-delivery.
• Step 2: Pre-stretching 5052 aluminum plate finishing process: hot-rolled plate-sawing section-aging treatment and roller quenching of feeding plate-furnace bottom furnace unloading plate-straightening pre-stretching aging-sawing finished product-inspection packaging-delivery.
• Step 3: Casting and rolling process of hot-rolled aluminum plate; hot-rolled thin plate-cutting section-straightening-sawing (shearing)-finished product-inspection-packaging-delivery.
• Step 4: Casting and rolling process of quenched plate: heat treatment of hot rolled plate cut pieces, sawing (shearing) inspection of straightened finished products, delivery of finished product packaging.

The 1060 aluminum plate has a simple process and is a pure aluminum plate with an aluminum content of 99.6%. Its chemical elements and properties are similar to those of the 1050 aluminum plate, so they can sometimes be replaced with each other. The 1060 aluminum plate contains 0.03% Mg, 0.05% Zn, 0.03% Mn, 0.03% Ti, 0.05% V, 0.35% Fe, 0.03% of others, and the rest is aluminum. Haomei Aluminum can meet the international standards of 1060 aluminum plates. 1060 aluminum plates do not require very complex processing technology, so they are much cheaper than other aluminum alloys. The specifications of 1060 aluminum plates can be cut to size into Haomei aluminum plates. The thickness is usually 0.2mm to 4.5mm, the width is 100mm to 2600mm, and the length is 500mm to 16000mm.