It is highly resistant to attack by seawater and industrial chemicals.
[1] Alloy 5083 retains exceptional strength after welding.
[2] Alloy 5083 is also commonly used in cryogenic applications due to it being able to be cooled to -195°C.
At this temperature, the alloy has an increase in ultimate tensile strength of 40% and in yield strength of 10% as well as exhibiting excellent fracture toughness at such temperatures.
[3] For AA 5083 alloy, the stages of porous structure development are substantially identical with that of pure aluminium, although an increase in oxide growth rate and high conductance of the oxide film were observed.