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	PRODUCT DATA of AA5456-H38

Material

AA5456-H38

Chemical Composition

Al-5.1Mg-0.8Mn-0.12Cr

	EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE

Equivalent Designations

AA 5456

	RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY

EMF vs SCE

-0.79 V

Bimetallic Corrosion

Can be used in a non-controlled environment: Al alloys, Cd Can be used in a clean room environment: Mg, Sn-Pb alloys (all), Sn, Pb, Zn, Be Needs specific measures: All others Remark: ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 table 5.1 Data Quality: Design Data

	SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Lessons Learned

The alloy is prohibited for continuous service at temperatures above 66°C because of accelerated aging at elevated temperatures which may increase the susceptibility of the alloy to stress corrosion cracking