Al 6082-T6

Aluminum Alloy 6082-T6 Datasheet

General Properties:

  • Material Type: Aluminum Alloy
  • Temper: T6
  • Density: 2.70 g/cm³ (0.0975 lb/in³)
  • Melting Point: 555-640 °C (1031-1184 °F)
  • Thermal Conductivity: 96 W/m-K (667 BTU·in/h·ft²·°F)

Mechanical Properties:

  • Tensile Strength (Ultimate): 310 MPa (45,000 psi)
  • Tensile Strength (Yield): 276 MPa (40,000 psi)
  • Elongation at Break: 10%
  • Modulus of Elasticity: 70.3 GPa (10,200 ksi)
  • Shear Strength: 205 MPa (29,700 psi)

Hardness:

  • Brinell Hardness: 95

Electrical Conductivity:

  • Electrical Conductivity: 33% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)

Thermal Properties:

  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 23.5 x 10^-6/°C (13.1 x 10^-6/°F)
  • Specific Heat Capacity: 0.896 J/g-°C (0.214 BTU/lb-°F)

Forming and Machining:

  • Workability: Good
  • Machinability Rating (Compared to 1100 Al): 50%
  • Weldability: Good

Corrosion Resistance:

  • Corrosion Resistance: Good
  • Anodizing Response: Fair

Applications:

  • Structural components in construction and engineering
  • Automotive components
  • Heavy-duty structures
  • Shipbuilding
  • Bridges
  • Pipelines