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EN AW 6082

Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy. An alloy used for the construction of space frames and sub frame for cars, boats, and hot moulded components. Medium-high mechanical properties, good resistance to corrosion.

technical characteristics

Weldability: good

 

Surface treatments

  • Technical anodisation: optimal 
  • Decorative anodisation: optimal

Workability: good

 

Resistance to corrosion

  • In normal environments: optimal
  • In marine environments: good

Availability

Sheet metal products in 6082 are available in the physical state T6 or H0 in thicknesses ranging from 1 to 6 mm, as well as in the physical state T651, upon request, for thicknesses of 5 and 6 mm.

General information

Chemical composition (% weight)

SiFeCuMnMgCrZnTi
0.700.40.60
1.300.500.101.01.200.250.200.10

Physical properties (state T651, indicative values)
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2 = 0.10197 kg/mm2

  • Specific weight (g/cm3): 2.71
  • Elastic modulus (MPa): 70000
  • Thermal conductivity (W/m °C):  174
  • Electrical conductivity at 20°C (m/ Ω mm²): 27
  • Thermal expansion coefficient (10 -6/K): 23.4
  • Melting range (°C): 570-645

mechanical properties

Indicative values (state T651 / standard EN 485-2)

Tensile strength Rm (N/mm3)Yield strength Rp 0.2Elongation A5Hardness HB
275-310230-2604-1083-94

services

Possibility of applying protective PVC;
Cutting to size for thicknesses ranging from 3 to 6 mm without guaranteeing planarity.