1. Chemical composition of EN AW-6082
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 |
0,7-1,3 |
0,5 |
0,1 |
0,4-1,0 |
0,6-1,2 |
0,25 |
0,2 |
0,1 |
|
0,15 |
2. mechanical properties of EN AW-6082
in the aftermath of DIN EN 485-2 Sheets and plates (common conditions)
Condition |
Nominal thickness |
Tensile strength |
Plug-in limit |
Ultimate elongation |
Rigor |
|
in mm |
Rm in MPa |
Rp0,2 in MPa |
in % (min.) |
HBS |
|
over |
up to |
min |
max |
min |
max |
A50 |
A |
|
T451 |
1,5 |
6,0 |
205 |
- |
110 |
- |
15 |
- |
58 |
T6/T651 |
0,5 |
1,5 |
310 |
- |
260 |
- |
6 |
- |
94 |
|
1,5 |
3,0 |
|
- |
|
- |
7 |
- |
94 |
|
3,0 |
6,0 |
|
- |
|
- |
10 |
- |
94 |
|
6,0 |
12,5 |
300 |
- |
255 |
- |
9 |
- |
81 |
|
12,5 |
60 |
295 |
- |
240 |
- |
- |
8 |
89 |
|
60,0 |
100,0 |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
7 |
89 |
Press T6 |
|
150 |
310 |
- |
260 |
- |
- |
8 |
- |
Physical properties |
General properties |
(Guide values for 20° C) |
|
Density of g/cm3 |
2,70 |
Resistance to: |
|
Solidification range ° C |
585-650 |
- Sea water |
2 |
Electrical conductivity MS/m |
24-32 |
- Weather conditions |
1 |
Thermal conductivity W/(mK) |
170-220 |
Hot formability |
|
Therm. linear expansion- |
|
- extrusion presses |
2 |
Coeffizient 10-6/K |
23,4 |
- Drop forging |
2 |
Modulus of elasticity N/mm2 |
70.000 |
- Open die forging |
2 |
Weldability |
|
Surface treatment |
|
Fusion welding |
|
Protection anodizing |
1 |
- Gas |
3 |
Anodizing (decorative) |
3 |
- WIG |
2 |
Painting/Coating |
2 |
- MIG |
1 |
|
|
Resistance welding |
3 |
Contact with food |
yes |
|
- |
|
|
Machinability |
|
|
|
- T451 (soft) |
4 |
|
|
- T6/T651 |
2 |
|
|
3. Main application / Special features of EN AW-6082:
Rolled products for cans, closures and lids, sheet metal parts, profiles, vehicle and machine construction, shipbuilding, conveyor technology. Above-average conductivity, good anodising behaviour, good corrosion resistance. Used for parts with frequently used threads.