5086 vs 5456
Property comparison of 5086 and 5456, both aluminum alloy.
| Property | 5086 | 5456 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 131 MPa | 255 MPa | +95% |
| Tensile strength | 269 MPa | 352 MPa | +31% |
| Elongation | 14 % | 16 % | +14% |
| Elastic modulus | 73,000 MPa | 73,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 26,000 MPa | 26,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
| Density | 2,700 kg/m³ | 2,700 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 117 W/m·K | 117 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 900 J/kg·K | 900 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000024 1/K | 0.000024 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 568 °C | 568 °C | 0% |
Difference is 5456 relative to 5086. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
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- heat treatment
- Wrought
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- ANSI
- heat treatment
- Wrought
About 5xxx aluminum alloys
5xxx aluminum alloys are alloyed with magnesium. They are not heat-treatable and gain strength through cold work. They have the best corrosion resistance of the wrought aluminums in marine environments. 5052 covers general sheet work; 5083 and 5086 are common in shipbuilding and pressure vessels.
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