5xxx · Al-Mg · EN 573-3
5754 Aluminum
European Al-Mg alloy popular for welded and formed structures. Good corrosion resistance with moderate strength.
Density
2.67 g/cm³
2670 kg/m³
Yield (Rp0.2)
80 MPa
typical
Tensile (Rm)
215 MPa
typical
Elongation
25%
A
Modulus E
70 GPa
elastic
Hardness
50 HB
O
α thermal
23.9×10⁻⁶/K
expansion
k thermal
147 W/m·K
conductivity
Density vs the 2.70 myth
True density for 5754 Aluminum is 2.67 g/cm³. Using 2.70 introduces a -1.11% mass error.
1 m² × 10 mm plate (correct ρ)
26.70 kg
Same plate if ρ = 2.70
27.00 kg
Weldability
Excellent
Machinability
Fair
Corrosion resistance
Excellent
Typical applications
- • Automotive body
- • Welded structures
- • Anodized parts
Engineering pitfalls
- • Lower yield than 5083 in structural plate applications
Compare & related
Values are typical handbook figures for the stated temper (O) and are intended for preliminary engineering. Production design must use certified material data and applicable design codes. Standard reference: EN 573-3.