Dok 5052 aluminij je svestrana i često korištena aluminijska legura pogodna za mnoge primjene, obično se ne koristi u brodogradnji, posebno za kritične strukturne komponente. Brodograđevna industrija često zahtijeva materijale koji zadovoljavaju stroge specifikacije za čvrstoću, trajnost i otpornost na koroziju, a to nisu primarna svojstva 5052 aluminij.

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.

Međutim, 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 Aluminij: This alloy has excellent strength, otpornost na koroziju, and weldability, making it ideal for shipbuilding. It is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls and superstructures.

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

6061 Aluminij: 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.