BS EN 573-3 Grade 6082 T6
Description
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. It is difficult to produce thin walled, complicated extrusion shapes in alloy 6082. The extruded surface finish is not as smooth as other similar strength alloys in the 6000 series. In the T6 and T651 temper, alloy 6082 machines well and produces tight coils of swarf when chip breakers are used.
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Properties
General
Density
ρ2.7 g/cm³ at 23 °C
Dimension
Dimensions
Wanddicke
Mechanical
Thermal
Coefficient of thermal expansion
α2.3E-5 - 2.4E-5 1/K at 23 °C
unstated value for 20-100°C
Melting point
Tm555 - 580 °C
Specific heat capacity
cp890 J/(kg·K) at 23 °C
Thermal conductivity
λ170 - 180 W/(m·K) at 23 °C
Electrical
Electrical conductivity
σel2.10E+7 - 3.40E+7 S/m at 23 °C
Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium
Electrical resistivity
ρel3.8E-8 Ω·m at 23 °C
Chemical properties
Element
Weight %
Comment
95.2 - 98.3 %
Balance
0.7 - 1.3 %
0.6 - 1.2 %
0.4 - 1 %
0 - 0.25 %
Technological properties
Application areas
Highly stressed applications, Trusses, Bridges, Cranes, Transport applications, Ore skips, Beer barrels, Milk churns
Brazing
Good
General machinability
Good
Soldering general
Good
Welding
6082 has very good weldability but strength is lowered in the weld zone. When welded to itself, alloy 4043 wire is recommended. If welding 6082 to 7005, then the wire used should be alloy 5356. Gas: Good; Arc: Good; Resistance: Good
Workability
Cold: Good
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