Champak Industries stocks Alloy 5083 aluminum plates' thicknesses from .250" - 2.00", widths up to 120" and lengths up to 300" or can accommodate any customer specific requirements. All material is fully certified to ASTM B209 and ASME SB209. Alloy 5083 aluminum plates, which have higher strength than 5052 plate and have exceptional thermal conductivity. In the tempered condition, it retains good formability due to excellent ductility. It is highly suitable for welding and can be hardened by cold work. Because Alloy 5083 exhibits excellent resistance to general corrosion, it is used in marine applications. Alloy 5083 is capable of withstanding extremely low temperatures without brittleness or loss of properties; it is especially suited to the cryogenic market.
About conductivity: 5083 conducts heat much better than steel but less well than the pure 1000-series alloys, so “exceptional thermal conductivity” is not a reason to choose it. Its main strengths are strength and corrosion resistance in welded marine structures.
5083 Aluminium Plates: Purchasing Specification
| Requirement | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Alloy and temper | State both, for example 5083-H116 or 6061-T651; properties depend on the temper. |
| Standard | ASTM B209 / ASME SB209 for plate and sheet, or EN 485 / EN 573; ASTM B928 for marine-service plate in the high-magnesium alloys, as the pages cite. |
| Dimensions | Thickness × width × length in mm or inches; number of plates or total weight. |
| Cutting | Sawing or waterjet cutting to your drawing; give tolerances and edge finish. |
| Welding | Weldability depends on the alloy: the 5xxx and 6xxx alloys weld readily, while high-strength 2xxx and 7xxx alloys are generally not arc-welded. State the process. |
| Documents | Mill test certificate (EN 10204 3.1) with chemistry, temper and mechanical properties. |
Typical Applications:
- . LNG ship construction
- . Pressure vessels
- . Storage tanks
- . Welded structures (high strength)
- . Armor plate
- . Drilling rigs
- . Chemical Composite
List item: “Chemical Composite” most likely means chemical process equipment.
Chemical Composition Limits (WT %)
| Silicon | 0.4 |
| Iron | 0.4 |
| Copper | 0.1 |
| Manganese | 0.40-1.0 |
| Magnesium | 4.0-4.9 |
| Chromium | 0.05-0.25 |
| Zinc | 0.25 |
| Titanium | 0.15 |
| Others, each | 0.05 |
| Others, total | 0.15 |
| Balance, Aluminum |
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSI | KSI | % | |
| O (annealed) | 42 | 21 | 14 |
| H112 | 43 | 23 | 10 |
| H116 | 46 | 33 | 10 |
| H321 | 46 | 33 | 10 |
Reading the table: Values are in ksi (1 ksi is about 6.9 MPa). H116 and H321 are listed at 46 ksi tensile strength (about 317 MPa) and 33 ksi yield strength (about 228 MPa).
How the Eighteen Aluminium Alloys Differ
The eighteen pages cover aluminium alloys from several families. The 1xxx, 3xxx and 5xxx alloys are non-heat-treatable and gain strength by cold work, while the 2xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx alloys are heat-treatable. The 5xxx magnesium alloys are the usual marine and welded-structure choice; the 2xxx and 7xxx alloys are the high-strength aerospace alloys.
| Alloy | Family and hardening | Typical use (from the pages) |
|---|---|---|
| 1050A | 1xxx pure aluminium (99.5%), non-heat-treatable | General sheet-metal work, packaging, heat transfer, kitchenware |
| 1350 | 1xxx electrical-grade aluminium (99.5% min), non-heat-treatable | Transformer and switchgear conductors |
| 2024 | 2xxx aluminium-copper, heat-treatable | Aircraft structure, precision fittings, truck wheels |
| 2124 | 2xxx aluminium-copper, high-purity 2024, heat-treatable | Machined fuselage bulkheads, military aircraft wing skins |
| 2219 | 2xxx aluminium-copper, heat-treatable | Space boosters, fuel tanks, high-temperature structures |
| 3003 | 3xxx aluminium-manganese, non-heat-treatable | Heat exchangers, catwalks, food and chemical equipment, roofing |
| 5052 | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium, non-heat-treatable | Fuel tanks, truck panels, small boat hulls, pressure vessels |
| 5083 (this page) | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium (4.0–4.9% Mg) | LNG ships, pressure vessels, storage tanks, welded structures |
| 5086 | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium (3.5–4.5% Mg) | Shipyard work, tank cars, patrol and work-boat hulls |
| 5154 | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium (3.1–3.9% Mg) | Wire, rivets and cold-heading applications |
| 5454 | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium (2.4–3.0% Mg) | Road transport, chemical plant, pressure vessels, marine and off-shore |
| 5456 | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium (about 5% Mg) | Welded structures, low-temperature service |
| 5754 | 5xxx aluminium-magnesium (2.6–3.6% Mg) | Treadplate, shipbuilding, vehicle bodies, food processing |
| 6061-T6 | 6xxx aluminium-magnesium-silicon, heat-treatable | Tooling plate, architectural, transport, welded structures |
| 7050 | 7xxx aluminium-zinc-magnesium-copper, heat-treatable | Aerospace fuselage frames and bulkheads |
| 7075 | 7xxx aluminium-zinc, heat-treatable | Airframe structures and highly stressed parts |
| 7175 | 7xxx aluminium-zinc, heat-treatable forging alloy | Structural fittings, bolts and rivets |
| 7475 | 7xxx aluminium-zinc, controlled toughness, heat-treatable | Wing spars and fuselage bulkheads |
State the alloy, temper and standard on your enquiry. Families are summarised for orientation; the mill certificate gives the actual chemistry and properties.
Related plates in this range
- 1050A Aluminium Plates
- 1350 Aluminium Plates
- 2024 Aluminium Plates
- 2124 Aluminium Plates
- 2219 Aluminium Plates
- 3003 Aluminium Plates
- 5052 Aluminium Plates
- 5086 Aluminium Plates
- 5154 Aluminium Plates
- 5454 Aluminium Plates
- 5456 Aluminium Plates
- 5754 Aluminium Plates
- 6061 T6 Aluminium Plates
- 7050 Aluminium Plates
- 7075 Aluminium Plates
- 7175 Aluminium Plates
- 7475 Aluminium Plates
Cutting, Fabrication and Welding
Champak Industries describes full and part plate/profile supply and a plasma-cutting service. Send drawings, quantities, tolerances and edge preparation for your parts. Aluminium plate can be sawn, waterjet cut or machined to your drawing. Weldability depends on the alloy: the 5xxx and 6xxx alloys weld readily with a suitable filler, while the high-strength 2xxx and 7xxx alloys are generally not arc-welded. Send the alloy, temper and drawing with your enquiry.
Testing, Inspection Documents and Traceability
| Requirement | What to identify in the order |
|---|---|
| Mill test certificate | EN 10204 3.1 showing alloy, temper, lot number, chemistry and mechanical properties |
| Temper | Alloy and temper marked on the plate and the certificate (for example H116 or T651) |
| Ultrasonic test | Standard and acceptance class for thick plate, if required |
| Traceability | Lot or plate number transferred to cut pieces |
See the company’s Quality Policy for its published policy.
Source 5083 Aluminium Plates from Champak Industries
Champak Industries’ company profile records its establishment in Mumbai in 1978 and its stockist, import and export activities. 5083 Aluminium Plates can be requested together with other plates in the Aluminium Plates range.
What Determines the Quotation?
Grade and brand, thickness, plate size, quantity, cutting, testing and packing all affect the quotation. Say whether pricing is needed per kilogram, per plate or per finished piece.
Packing, Dispatch and Export Requirements
Give the delivery address, required date and unloading constraints. For export orders, include the destination port, delivery terms and document list.
5083 Aluminium Plates: Frequently Asked Questions
01What is 5083 Aluminium Plates?
5083 is a non-heat-treatable aluminium-magnesium alloy (4.0–4.9% Mg) with higher strength than 5052, excellent resistance to general corrosion and good weldability, used for LNG ships, pressure vessels and storage tanks.
02Which tempers does the page list?
O (annealed), H112, H116 and H321, with tensile strength of 42–46 ksi and yield strength of 21–33 ksi.
03Is 5083 suitable for marine use?
The page says it resists general corrosion and is used in marine applications; LNG ship construction, drilling rigs and storage tanks are among the uses it lists.
04Which sizes and certificates does the page list?
Thicknesses of 0.250–2.00 inch, widths up to 120 inch and lengths up to 300 inch, certified to ASTM B209 and ASME SB209.
05Can 5083 be welded?
It depends on the alloy and temper. The 5xxx and 6xxx alloys weld readily with a suitable filler; high-strength 2xxx and 7xxx alloys are generally not arc-welded. Ask for welding advice for your alloy.
06Which certificate should I request?
An EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate showing the alloy and temper, lot number, chemistry and mechanical properties.
07Can another alloy replace 5083?
Alloys of the same family are comparable, not identical. Strength, corrosion resistance, weldability and formability differ, so confirm any substitution with your engineer.
08Can 5083 plate be cut to size?
Yes. Plate can be sawn or waterjet cut to your drawing; send the drawing, quantities and tolerances with your enquiry.
09Which sizes are available?
Availability depends on the alloy, temper and thickness; send the thickness, width and length you need and sizes will be confirmed at quotation.
10How do I get a price and delivery date?
Send the alloy and temper, thickness, size or cutting drawing, quantity, destination and required date through the enquiry form below, by WhatsApp or by phone.