Description: AFM ER5183 is the optimum wire and rod for both strength and ductility, stronger than AFM ER5356 with similar ductility, not quite as strong as AFM ER5556 but has better ductility. AFM ER5183 is most frequently used on 5083 base plate. It is also used to weld 6061, 6063, 5086, 7005 and 7039 alloys. The most common applications are liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen containers.