Aluminum 5183 · temper
Aluminum 5183-H111
Properties of the H111 condition, compared with the other 5183 tempers.
Choose when 5183 is bought as plate/sheet or straightened rod where a light work-hardened, weld-ready condition is wanted.
What is 5183-H111?
5183-H111 is 5183 in the H111 temper — choose when 5183 is bought as plate/sheet or straightened rod where a light work-hardened, weld-ready condition is wanted. 5183-H111 has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 66% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi). 5183-H111 has a density of 2.66 g/cm³ (0.0961 lb/in³), lighter than 84% of aluminum grades. It melts at 574°C (1,065 °F).
Advantages
- Readily welded — 95/100, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 75/100, better than 88% of aluminum grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 18%, better than 86% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 68/100, better than 81% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 65°C (149 °F), worse than 97% of aluminum grades
- Poor heat conductor — 117 W/m·K (67.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 83% of aluminum grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 29 % IACS, worse than 78% of aluminum grades
5183-H111 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 5183-H111 — 10 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 5183 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the aluminum grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
5183-H111 has a density of 2.66 g/cm³ (0.0961 lb/in³), lighter than 84% of aluminum grades. It melts at 574°C (1,065 °F).
Mechanical11
5183-H111 has a yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 66% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
Thermal6
5183-H111 is rated for continuous service to 65°C (149 °F). It conducts heat at 117 W/m·K (67.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 83% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.4 µm/m·K (13 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
5183-H111 conducts electricity at 29 % IACS, worse than 78% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (75/100), better than 88% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 5183-H111 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability8
5183-H111's machinability is fair (52/100, worse than 62% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (95/100); formability good (68/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 5183 tempers and conditions
5183 is also supplied in 2 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 5183 overview.
- AWUse these numbers when sizing joints made with 5183 filler on 5083/5456 base metal.165 MPa yield · 78 HB
- H111Choose when 5183 is bought as plate/sheet or straightened rod where a light work-hardened, weld-ready condition is wanted.150 MPa yield · 82 HB
- OPick for maximum ductility, e.g. redrawn wire stock or formed inserts before welding.130 MPa yield · 75 HB
Working with 5183-H111
Is 5183 easy to machine?
Gummy in soft tempers — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed, flood lubricant to avoid built-up edge; chip-breaking is poor.
Can 5183 be welded?
Purpose-built GMAW/GTAW filler for 5083/5086/5456 and other >3% Mg alloys; keep interpass temperature low, use AC TIG or spray-transfer MIG with Ar, clean oxide and avoid dilution with 6xxx (Mg2Si cracking).
Can 5183 be formed, bent or molded?
Good cold formability in O/H111 with generous bend radii and no post-form heating above ~65 °C to avoid sensitization; hard-drawn wire should not be tightly re-bent.
What surface finishes work on 5183?
Responds well to sulfuric clear anodize and to marine paints over chromate/chrome-free conversion coats; expect the 5183 weld bead to anodize slightly darker than 5083 base metal.
5183 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.4 | 0.15 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Mn | 0.5 – 1 | 0.75 |
| Mgprimary strengthener | 4.3 – 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Cr | 0.05 – 0.25 | 0.12 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Tigrain refiner | ≤ 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Berestricted in current AWS A5.10 / EN ISO 18273 | ≤ 3×10⁻⁴ | — |
| Others (each)total 0.15 max | ≤ 0.05 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
5183-H111 — frequently asked
What is 5183-H111 used for?
5183-H111 is typically used for GMAW/GTAW filler wire for 5083, ship and boat hull welds, marine deck and superstructure structures, cryogenic storage tank welds, welded aluminium pressure vessels and 5456 plate structural welds. In short: gold-standard filler for 5083.
What is the yield strength of 5183-H111?
5183-H111 has a typical yield strength of 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 66% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is 5183-H111 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (52/100, worse than 62% of aluminum grades). Gummy in soft tempers — use sharp polished high-rake carbide, high speed, flood lubricant to avoid built-up edge; chip-breaking is poor.
Can 5183-H111 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (95/100). Purpose-built GMAW/GTAW filler for 5083/5086/5456 and other >3% Mg alloys; keep interpass temperature low, use AC TIG or spray-transfer MIG with Ar, clean oxide and avoid dilution with 6xxx (Mg2Si cracking).
What surface finishes work on 5183-H111?
Responds well to sulfuric clear anodize and to marine paints over chromate/chrome-free conversion coats; expect the 5183 weld bead to anodize slightly darker than 5083 base metal.
Can 5183-H111 be formed, bent or molded?
Good cold formability in O/H111 with generous bend radii and no post-form heating above ~65 °C to avoid sensitization; hard-drawn wire should not be tightly re-bent.
What is the maximum service temperature of 5183-H111?
5183-H111 is rated for continuous use to about 65°C (149 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 5183-H111?
Yes — 5183-H111 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- AWS A5.10/A5.10M — Bare Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods — AWS (2021)
- International Alloy Designation and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- EN ISO 18273 — Welding consumables: wire electrodes, wires and rods for aluminium and aluminium alloys — ISO/CEN (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials (aluminium alloys) — ASM International (2005)
- ER5183 aluminium welding wire datasheets — welding consumable producers (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.