Description The Esab OK Autrod 5356 2.4 mm aluminium tig wire has a 5% magnesium content which makes it very popular for most type of aluminium tig welding applications. This product is typically used due to its relatively high shear strength and ductility. When welding a 5XXX alloy-based material with this 5356 grade of aluminium tig wire, a weld pool chemistry greater than 3 % Mg and service temperatures in excess of 65°C are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. This alloy is suitable for welding magnesium bearing aluminium alloys including 5251 (N4) and 5154 (N5). This is also classed as non-heat-treatable.
