1. Chemical composition of EN AW-6026
in the aftermath of DIN EN 573-3 (in % of the mass, rest AL)
Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Remark |
Other elements |
0,6- |
0,0- |
0,2- |
0,2- |
0,6- |
0,0- |
0,0- |
0,0- |
0,6-1,4 Si |
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1,4 |
0,7 |
0,5 |
1,0 |
1,2 |
0,3 |
0,3 |
0,2 |
0,5-1,5 Bi |
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0,4 Pb |
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0,05 Sn |
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2. mechanical properties of EN AW-6026
in the aftermath of DIN EN 755-2 pressed or DIN EN 754-2 drawn bars (common conditions)
Condition |
Nominal thickness |
Tensile strength |
Plug-in limit |
Ultimate elongation |
Rigor |
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in mm |
Rm in MPa |
Rp0,2 in MPa |
in % (min.) |
HBS |
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over |
up to |
min |
max |
min |
max |
A50 |
A |
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Pressed |
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T6 |
- |
150 |
310 |
- |
260 |
- |
8 |
- |
- |
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150 |
200 |
260 |
- |
240 |
- |
8 |
- |
- |
Drawn |
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T8 |
- |
60 |
345 |
- |
315 |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
T9 |
- |
60 |
360 |
- |
330 |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
Physical properties |
General properties |
(Guide values for 20° C) |
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Density of g/cm3 |
2,72 |
Resistance to: |
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Solidification range ° C |
k.A. |
- Sea water |
3 |
Electrical conductivity MS/m |
26 |
- Weather conditions |
2 |
Thermal conductivity W/(mK) |
172 |
Hot formability |
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Therm. linear expansion- |
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- extrusion presses |
n.a. |
Coeffizient 10-6/K |
23,4 |
- Drop forging |
- |
Modulus of elasticity N/mm2 |
~70.000 |
- Open die forging |
- |
Weldability |
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Surface treatment |
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Fusion welding |
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Protection anodizing |
2 |
- Gas |
2 |
Anodizing (decorative) |
2 |
- WIG |
2 |
Painting/Coating |
2 |
- MIG |
2 |
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Resistance welding |
2 |
Contact with food |
n.a. |
Machinability |
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T6/T8 |
2 |
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3. Main application / Special features of EN AW-6026:
This alloy has been developed for automotive applications and is known for its good machining and anodizing properties.