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 argonhelium 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 Applications in the construction of ships, bulk container, railway and the automotive industries.WELDING POSITIONS • Downhand• Horizontal flat• Horizontal vertical• Vertical up• OverheadCLASSIFICATIONS AWS A5.10 ER5356 EN ISO 18273 Al5356 (AlMg5)

COMPOSITION	%
Silicon	0.25 Max
Iron	0.4 Max
Copper	0.05 Max
Manganese	01-0.2
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 %