1. Chemical composition of EN AW-6060
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 |
0,3-0,6 |
0,1-0,3 |
0,1 |
0,1 |
0,35-0,6 |
0,05 |
0,15 |
0,1 |
|
0,05-0,15 |
2. mechanical properties of EN AW-6060
in the aftermath DIN EN 755-2 Extruded profiles (common conditions)
Condition |
Measurement range |
Tensile strength |
Plug-in limit |
Ultimate elongation |
|
in mm |
Rm in MPa |
Rp0,2 in MPa |
in % (min.) |
|
over |
up to |
min |
max |
min |
max |
A50 |
A |
Profiles checked T66 |
- |
25 |
195 |
- |
150 |
- |
6 |
8 |
Tubes checked T66 |
- |
15 |
215 |
- |
160 |
- |
6 |
8 |
Rods checked T66 |
- |
150 |
215 |
- |
160 |
- |
6 |
8 |
Physical properties |
General properties |
(Guide values for 20° C) |
|
Density of g/cm3 |
2,7 |
Resistance to: |
|
Solidification range ° C |
585-650 |
- Sea water |
2 |
Electrical conductivity MS/m |
38-34 |
- Weather conditions |
1 |
Thermal conductivity W/(mK) |
202-220 |
Hot formability |
|
Therm. linear expansion- |
|
- extrusion presses |
1 |
Coeffizient 10-6/K |
23,4 |
- Drop forging |
1 |
Modulus of elasticity N/mm2 |
70.000 |
- Open die forging |
- |
Weldability |
|
Surface treatment |
|
Fusion welding |
|
Protection anodizing |
1 |
- Gas |
3 |
Anodizing (decorative) |
1 |
- WIG |
2 |
Painting/Coating |
1 |
- MIG |
2 |
|
|
Resistance welding |
- |
Contact with food |
yes |
Machinability T451
|
- |
|
|
3. Main application / Special features of EN AW-6060:
Building industry (windows and doors), profiles for supporting structures
Transportation (platform gates and superstructures)