Alloy comparison
5052-H32 Aluminum vs 5083-H116 Aluminum
marine sheet vs marine plate
Side-by-side handbook properties for preliminary material selection. Green values mark the preferable metric for that row (higher strength, lower density, better fabrication rating).
5052-H32 Aluminum
5xxx · ASTM B209 / EN AW-5052
Magnesium alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Density ~2.68 g/cm³ — lighter than the 2.70 rule of thumb.
Density
2.68 g/cm³
Yield
165 MPa
5083-H116 Aluminum
5xxx · EN 573-3 / ASTM B928
Premier marine alloy. Density ~2.66 g/cm³ means a 2.70 assumption overestimates weight by ~1.5%. Excellent weldability.
Density
2.66 g/cm³
Yield
215 MPa
| Property | 5052-H32 Aluminum | 5083-H116 Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.68 g/cm³ | 2.66 g/cm³ |
| Error if using 2.70 | -0.7% | -1.5% |
| Yield strength | 165 MPa | 215 MPa |
| Tensile strength | 215 MPa | 290 MPa |
| Elongation | 12% | 16% |
| Modulus E | 70 GPa | 71 GPa |
| Weldability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Machinability | Fair | Fair |
| Corrosion | Excellent | Excellent |
| 1 m² × 10 mm plate | 26.80 kg | 26.60 kg |
Quick selection guide
- Choose 5052-H32 Aluminum when you prioritize marine sheet and fuel tanks, and welding is acceptable.
- Choose 5083-H116 Aluminum when you prioritize marine plate and shipbuilding (higher yield: 215 vs 165 MPa).
- Weight difference on a 1 m² × 10 mm plate: 0.20 kg (5083-H116 Aluminum is lighter).