Aluminium, Commercial Alloy6005A T6 Bar & Extrusion

A medium strength, heat treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.

Aluminium alloy 6005A is a medium strength, heat treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. It is often used in transport and structural engineering applications.

Alloy 6005 has properties between those of alloys 6061 and 6082 and can sometimes be used interchangeably with these alloys, but 6005 has better extrusion characteristics and a better mill surface finish. It is difficult to produce thin-wall or complicated extrusions in 6005, but it is still more extrudable than 6082.

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Related Specifications

Aluminium alloy 6005A also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

A96005
AlSiMg
AlSiMg(A)

Temper Types

The most common temper for 6005 aluminium is:

Properties

Chemical Composition

Chemical Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.00 - 0.50
Iron (Fe)	0.00 - 0.35
Magnesium (Mg)	0.40 - 0.70
Silicon (Si)	0.50 - 0.90
Zinc (Zn)	0.00 - 0.20
Titanium (Ti)	0.00 - 0.10
Chromium (Cr)	0.00 - 0.30
Copper (Cu)	0.00 - 0.30
Manganese + Chromium (Mn+Cr)	0.12 - 0.50
Other (Each)	0.00 - 0.05
Others (Total)	0.00 - 0.15
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	200 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	250 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	85 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	215 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	255 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	85 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	200 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	250 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	85 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	215 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	260 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	85 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	225 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	270 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	90 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	215 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	260 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	85 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	225 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	270 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	90 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	215 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	260 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell	85 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	225 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	270 Min MPa
Hardness Brinell	90 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	225 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	270 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	8 %
Shear Strength	205 MPa
Hardness Brinell	90 HB
Elongation A	10 Min %

General Physical Properties

Physical Property	Value
Density	2.70 g/cm³
Melting Point	605 °C
Thermal Expansion	24 x 10^-6/K
Modulus of Elasticity	70 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	188 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	0.034 x 10^-6Ω .m

Applications

Tubing for furniture
Railway and bus profile structures
Pylons, platforms and pipelines
Portable ladders
Sections where greater strength is needed than given by 6060 and 6063

Characteristics

Excellent weldability
Very good bending properties
Excellent corrosion resistance
Suitable for anodising

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Disclaimer

This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon. Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.

The information provided in this datasheet has been drawn from various recognised sources, including EN Standards, recognised industry references (printed S online) and manufacturers' data. No guarantee is given that the information is from the latest issue of those sources or about the accuracy of those sources. Material supplied by the Company may vary significantly from this data but will conform to all relevant and applicable standards. As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular purpose, whether expressed or implied. Advice given by the Company to any third party is given for that party's assistance only and without liability on the part of the Company. All transactions are subject to the Company's current Conditions of Sale. The extent of the Company's liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those Conditions; a copy of which is available on request.

Aluminium, Commercial Alloy6005A T6 Bar & Extrusion

A medium strength, heat treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.

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Related Specifications

Temper Types

Properties

Alloy 6005

BS EN 573-3

Hollow Profile 5mm to 15mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Hollow Profile Up to 5mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Open Profile 10mm to 25mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Open Profile 5mm to 10mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Open Profile Up to 5mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Tube 5mm to 10mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Tube Up To 5mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Bar 50mm to 100mm Dia. & A/F

BS EN 755-2

Rod & Bar 25mm to 50mm Dia. & A/F

BS EN 755-2

Rod & Bar up to 25mm Dia. & A/F

BS EN 755-2

Applications

Characteristics

Additional Information

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