ER5356 is a general-purpose type aluminum alloy which is typically chosen for its relatively high shear strength.
In addition, it also offers excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water. ER5356 should be considered for welding 5000 series aluminum base metals.
Typical Applications:
Welding filler wire
Shielding Gas:
100% Argon
Argon/Helium Mixtures
Current Range DCEP (Electrode Positive, Reverse Polarity):
Diameter(mm)/Amp
0.8/70-110
0.9/120-150
1.0/130-210
1.2/170-225
Mechanical Properties:
Melting range - 570-635C
Conductivity - 29% IACS ( - O)/27% IACS ( - H18)
Density - 2657.27 kg/m3
Anodised Colour - White
Tensile Strength, ksi - 38
Typical Wire Chemistry (As welded):
Si/0.25
Fe/0.40
Cu/0.10
Mn/0.05-0.20
Mg/4.5-5.5
Cr/0.05-0.20
Zn/0.10
Ti/0.06-0.20
Other/0.15
Al/REM
Classification:
EN ISO: 18273:2004
AWS: AWS A5.10/A5.10M:1999(R2007)