5086 aluminum is a non-heat-treatable Al-Mg alloy (approximately 3-4% Mg) with excellent seawater corrosion resistance, widely used in marine structures, pressure vessels, and cryogenic applications. The H38 temper (strain-hardened and stabilized) provides intermediate strength levels with controlled elongation, suitable for sheet and plate stock requiring consistent mechanical properties and good formability in structural applications.
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15 interactive curves for this material
Stress-strain, S-N fatigue and environmental knockdown curves are free with an account.
Create free account| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Compressive Modulus(Ec) | 10,400 | ksi | 22°C · Sheet/Plate | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 3.000 | - | 9 entriesClick to expand | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | 22°C | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,850 | ksi | 22°C · Sheet/Plate | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 50.00 | ksi | 9 entriesClick to expand | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 41.00 | ksi | 22°C · Sheet/Plate · H38 · AMS-QQ-A-250/7 · L · t=0.006-0.020 in | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 10,200 | ksi | 22°C · Sheet/Plate | ||
2 interactive curves for this material
Stress-strain, S-N fatigue and environmental knockdown curves are free with an account.
Create free account| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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CTE vs Temperature(α(T)) | Curve (17 pts) | µin/in·°F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity vs Temperature(k(T)) | Curve (20 pts) | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.09600 | lb/in³ | 22°C |