A 95% aluminium, 5% magnesium rod for general purpose welding when 40 000 psi tensile strength is not required. TAURUS TIG 5356 should be used with a zirconated tungsten electrode with pure argon or an argon-helium mixture for thick sections, at a flow rates of 10 – 15 l/min. For oxy-acetylene gas welding, a neutral flame should be used with aluminium welding flux.
TAURUS TIG 5356 is a 95% aluminium, 5% magnesium rod for general purpose welding when 40 000 psi tensile strength is not required. TAURUS TIG 5356 should be used with a zirconated tungsten electrode with pure argon or an argon-helium mixture for thick sections, at a flow rates of 10 – 15 l/min. For oxy-acetylene gas welding, a neutral flame should be used with aluminium welding flux.
Applications in the construction of ships, bulk container, railway and the automotive industries.
| COMPOSITION | % |
| Silicon | 0.25 Max |
| Iron | 0.4 Max |
| Copper | 0.05 Max |
| Manganese | 0.1 – 0.2 |
| Magnesium | 4.5 – 5.6 |
| Zinc | 0.1 Max |
| Titanium | 0.07 – 0.15 |
| Beryllium | 0.0008 |
| Chromium | 0.1 – 0.3 |
| Aluminium | Balance |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | AS WELDED |
| Tensile strength | 240 MPa |
| 0.2% Proof stress | 125 MPa |
| Elongation on 5d | 17 % |
