5xxx Series

Aluminum Extrusions

Corrosion-Resistant Structural Aluminum Profiles

Al-Mg based marine-grade extrusion materials


5 Series Overview

Magnesium-based alloys offering excellent corrosion resistance, weldability, and reliable strength for marine and industrial use. 

5-Series Aluminum Alloys (Magnesium-Based Corrosion-Resistant Alloys)
Alloy
Temper
Wall Thickness (mm)
Cross-sectional Area (cm²)
Circumscribed Diameter (mm)
Overall Dimensions (mm)
Standards
Core Properties
Typical Applications
5083
O / H112
3 – 40
0.2 – 150
10 – 320
10 – 320
GB/T 6892, GB/T 3880, ASTM B221M
Excellent seawater corrosion resistance, superior weldability, medium-high strength
Marine structures, offshore engineering, energy storage enclosures
5056
O / H112 / H32
2 – 35
0.2 – 150
10 – 320
10 – 320
GB/T 6892, GB/T 3880, ASTM B221M
Excellent surface finish, good formability, strong corrosion resistance
Electronic housings, hardware components, protective parts

Typical Application Scenarios

5000-series aluminum alloys excel in corrosion resistance, widely used for ship hulls, vehicle panels and architectural sheets. They also serve pressure vessels, food equipment and marine structural parts due to excellent weldability.  

Automobile manufacturing

Body panel


Pressure vessel