Although heat treatment cannot strengthen 5454 aluminum sheet, cold working procedures such as rolling, bending, and shaping can improve its performance. These processing methods not only boost its strength but also its hardness, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and total load-bearing capacity, making it an excellent choice for shipbuilding, tank manufacture, and transportation.
5454 aluminum sheet is a high-strength, long-lasting, non-heat-treatable aluminum alloy sheet that is ideal for applications needing high structural stability and load-carrying capability. The major alloying components are magnesium and manganese, which together greatly increase the material's strength and toughness.
GNEE provides ultra-wide aluminum plates with a maximum width of up to 3800 mm, ultra-thick plates with a maximum thickness of 250 mm, and conventional sheets up to 2650 mm wide and as thin as 0.2 mm to fulfill a variety of thickness and breadth requirements for different orders.
UNS A95454 aluminum plate introduction
| Product Name | 5454 Aluminum Sheet |
| Popular Tempers | O, H111, H22, H32 |
| Equivalent Names | AW-5454, AlMg1(B), A95454 |
| 5454 Sheet | Thickness: 0.008"–0.24" (0.2 mm–6 mm), Width: 35.4"–104" (900 mm–2650 mm) |
| 5454 Sheet | Thickness: 0.24"–9.84" (6 mm–250 mm), Width: 35.4"–104" (900 mm–2650 mm) |
| 5454 Extra Wide sheet | Thickness: 0.24"–9.84" (6 mm–250 mm), Width: 35.4"–149.6" (900 mm–3800 mm) |
| Length | Up to 6 meters; fixed or custom-cut length available |
| Surface Finish | Mill finish, anodized, brushed, polished, sandblasted, etched, bright, textured |
| Laminated Options | Blue film, clear film, black & white film, paper (Film thickness:50 / 80 μm) |
| Standards | ASTM B209, EN 573, EN 485, QQ-A-250/10 |
Mechanical properties of 5454 aluminum plate
| Temper | Thickness (mm) | Tensile Strength (N/mm²) | Yield Strength (min) (N/mm²) | |
| Alloy 5454 Sheet | O | 0.2-6.0 | 215-285 | 80 |
| Alloy 5454 Sheet | H22 | 0.2-3.0 | 250-305 | 180 |
| Alloy 5454 Sheet | H24 | 0.2-3.0 | 270-325 | 200 |
Features of GNEE 5454 aluminum plate
Medium to high strength: When compared to other non-heat-treatable aluminum alloys, 5454 aluminum plate has a higher strength, making it ideal for structural components that must withstand heavy loads.
Excellent corrosion resistance: It is highly resistant to chemicals, industrial contaminants, and marine environments, making it excellent for chemical storage and transportation equipment as well as maritime infrastructure.
Good formability and weldability: It is easily strengthened through cold working operations (such as rolling, bending, and forming) and is compatible with a variety of welding procedures, including TIG and MIG, resulting in outstanding welding performance.
Work hardening improves fatigue and wear resistance, extending service life.
Low-temperature adaptability: It performs consistently at low temperatures, making it appropriate for low-temperature equipment and settings.
Applications for 5454 Aluminum Plate
Chemical storage and transportation equipment: Because of its high resistance to chemical corrosion, it is used to make chemical transport and storage tanks.
Automotive Industry: Used to manufacture truck bodywork, trailers, and tankers that meet both lightweight and strength criteria.
Because of its high corrosion resistance and low-temperature performance, this material is ideal for the production of pressure vessels, pipe systems, and low-temperature equipment.
Marine facilities include ship constructions, marine pipelines, and other uses that withstand seawater corrosion.
5454 aluminum plate vs 5754 aluminum plate
5454 and 5754 aluminum plates are both 5000-series, wrought, non-heat-treatable magnesium alloys with comparable high strength and corrosion resistance. 5454 has improved fatigue strength and slightly higher tensile strength, making it suitable for demanding applications such as marine and high-stress components. In contrast, 5754 has a slightly higher aluminum content and provides exceptional resistance to both seawater and industrial chemical corrosion, making it ideal for general maritime applications, tanks, and chemical-industry components.
| Property | 5454 Aluminum Plate | 5754 Aluminum Plate |
| Main Alloying Elements | Magnesium (2.4–3.0%), Manganese (0.5–1.0%) | Magnesium (2.6–3.6%), Manganese (≤0.5%) |
| Tensile Strength | Higher (~240–255 MPa in H32 temper) | Lower (~190–240 MPa in H32 temper) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent, especially in chemical tanks | Very good, especially in marine conditions |
| Weldability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Formability | Good | Excellent (especially in O/H111 tempers) |
| Applications | Pressure vessels, tankers, chemical tanks | Marine panels, vehicle bodywork, tanks |
| Hardening Method | Cold working (non-heat treatable) | Cold working (non-heat treatable) |
The pricing of 5454 aluminum plate varies according to alloy condition, requirements, surface treatment, and order quantity. It is advised that you contact GNEE for real-time pricing.
