Description
Characteristics and Applications:
It is a magnesium-alloyed aluminum. With good corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water. It is suitable for welding base metals 5050, 5052, 5083, 5356, 5454 and 5456.
Classification:
AWS A5.10 ER5356
Typical chemical composition of weld metal (wt%)
| Si | Mn | Mg | Fe | Al |
| <0.2 | 0.15 | 5.0 | <0.20 | Bal. |
Typical mechanical properties of weld metal
| YP N/mm2 | TS N/mm2 | EL % |
| 132 | 269 | 17 |
Sizes available
| TIG Rods(mm) | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
