Nors 5052 aliuminis yra universalus ir dažnai naudojamas aliuminio lydinys, tinkantis daugeliui pritaikymų, jis paprastai nenaudojamas laivų statyboje, ypač svarbiems konstrukciniams komponentams. Laivų statybos pramonei dažnai reikalingos medžiagos, atitinkančios griežtus stiprumo reikalavimus, ilgaamžiškumas ir atsparumas korozijai, ir tai nėra pagrindinės savybės 5052 aliuminio.

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.

Tačiau, 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 Aliuminis: This alloy has excellent strength, atsparumas korozijai, and weldability, making it ideal for shipbuilding. It is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls and superstructures.

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

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