ER5356is 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 - 635 C
Conductivity - 29% IACS (- O) and 27% IACS (- H18)
Density - 2657.27 kg/m3
Anodised Colour - White
Tensile Strength, ksi - 38
Typical Wire Chemistryt (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)
Datasheet BD ER5356 V1
