Containers - Aluminum Alloy Selection
| Welding Application | Special Considerations | Common Base Alloys | Common Welding Alloy Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME EXTRUSION & BODY SHEET |
Strength-to-Weight Ratio & Forming |
6061 to 6061 5454 to 5454 5086 to 5086 5052 to 5052 |
5356 5356 5356 5356 |
| PRESSURE VESSEL | Strength | 5456 to 5456 | 5556 - 2nd 5183 |
| STRUCTURAL TANKS |
Economics & Strength |
5086 to 5086 | 5356 |
| MARINE & CRYOGENIC TANKS |
Temperature & Strength |
5083 to 5083 | 5183 |
| CHEMICAL STORAGE |
Chemical (acids), Processing (food), H2O2 Corrosion, & Strength |
1060 to 1060 1100 to 1100 3003 to 3003 5254 to 5254 |
4043 4043 4043 5654 |