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| PRODUCT DATA of AA5456-H38 |
| Material | AA5456-H38 |
| Chemical Composition | Al-5.1Mg-0.8Mn-0.12Cr |
| EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE |
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| Equivalent Designations | AA 5456 |
| RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |