Mentre 5052 L'alumini és un aliatge d'alumini versàtil i d'ús habitual adequat per a moltes aplicacions, no s'utilitza habitualment en la construcció naval, especialment per a components estructurals crítics. La indústria de la construcció naval sovint requereix materials que compleixin especificacions estrictes de resistència, durabilitat i resistència a la corrosió, i aquestes no són les propietats primàries de 5052 alumini.

5052 aluminum alloy is known for its high strength, good corrosion resistance and excellent weldability. It is commonly used in applications such as ships and marine components, as well as other non-structural components where weight and corrosion resistance are important, such as fuel tanks, hulls and various marine equipment.

No obstant això, for the shipbuilding industry, especially in areas where structural integrity and high-strength materials are required, more specialized aluminum alloys or steels are preferred. Common marine grade aluminum alloys used in shipbuilding applications include:

5083 Alumini: This alloy has excellent strength, resistència a la corrosió, i soldabilitat, making it ideal for shipbuilding. It is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls and superstructures.

5086 Alumini: Similar a 5083, 5086 aluminum has good strength and corrosion resistance and is used in a variety of marine applications.

6061 Alumini: While not as corrosion-resistant as 5083 i 5086, 6061 aluminum is known for its high strength and is sometimes used in certain shipbuilding components.