Aluminium Alloy 6082 T651

Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys. Alloy 6082 is known as a structural alloy. In plate form, 6082 is the alloy most commonly used for machining. As a relatively new alloy, the higher strength of 6082 has seen it replace 6061 in many applications. The addition of a large amount of manganese controls the grain structure which in turn results in a stronger alloy. 6082-T651 is now superseding low-carbon steels in structural applications where the benefits of lightness, specific stiffness, corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication can be exploited

Applications for Aluminium Alloy 6082

  • Cargo containers
  • Highly stressed applications
  • Bridges
  • Structural members
  • Trusses
  • Transportation Equipments
  • Machined components
  • Bridges

Chemical Compositions of Aluminium Alloy 6082

Element Composition %
Silicon (Si) 0.70 - 1.3
Magnesium (Mg) 0.60 - 1.20
Manganese (Mn) 0.4 - 1.00
Iron (Fe) 0.0 - 0.50
Chromium (Cr) 0.0 - 0.25
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.20
Others (Total) 0.00 - 0.15
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.10
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.10
Other (Each) 0.0 - 0.05
Aluminium (Al) Balance

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 6082 - T651

Property Value
Proof Stress 260 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 310 MPa
Elongation at 50 mm 10 Min %
Hardness Brinell 94 HB
Please note that Mechanical Properties shown are for T651 temper - Solution heat treated, stress relieved by stretching then artificially aged

Aluminium Alloy 6082 Weldability

Gas
Good
Arc
Good
Brazability
Good
Resistance
Good

Aluminium Alloy 6082 Fabrication

Machinability
Good
Workability - Cold
Good

Generic Physical Properties of Aluminium Alloy 6082

Property Value
Density 2.70 g/cm3
Melting Point 555°C
Thermal Expansion 24 ×10−6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 70 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 180 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 0.038 ×10−6Ω.m

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