5000 series aluminum rods represent 5052, 5005, 5083, and 5A05 series. 5000 series aluminum rods belong to the more commonly used alloy aluminum rod series. The main element is magnesium, and the magnesium content is between 3-5%. It can also be called aluminum-magnesium alloy. The main features are low density, high tensile strength and high elongation. The weight of aluminum-magnesium alloy is lower than that of other series under the same area, and it is also widely used in conventional industries. In my country, the 5000 series aluminum rods are one of the more mature aluminum rod series.
The 6000 series aluminum rods represent 6061 and 6063, which mainly contain magnesium and silicon. Therefore, they combine the advantages of the 4000 series and the 5000 series. 6061 is a cold-processed aluminum forged product suitable for applications that require high corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. Good workability, easy coating and good processability.
7000 series aluminum rods represent 7075 and mainly contain zinc. It also belongs to the aviation series. It is an aluminum-magnesium-zinc-copper alloy. It is a heat-treatable alloy. It is a superhard aluminum alloy and has good wear resistance. It basically relies on imports, and my country's production technology needs to be improved.
8000 series aluminum rods. The more commonly used ones are 8011, which belongs to other series. Most of them are used in aluminum foil. They are less commonly used in the production of aluminum rods.