Aluminium, Commercial Alloy6082 O Sheet & Plate

Structural aluminium alloy with the highest strength in the 6000 series.

Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys and 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.

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Related Specifications

Aluminium alloy 6082 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

AA6082
HE30
DIN 3.2315
EN AW-6082
ISO: Al Si1MgMn
A96082

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 6082 aluminium are:

T4
T651
O
T6

Properties

Chemical Composition

Chemical Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.40 - 1.00
Iron (Fe)	0.00 - 0.50
Magnesium (Mg)	0.60 - 1.20
Silicon (Si)	0.70 - 1.30
Copper (Cu)	0.00 - 0.10
Zinc (Zn)	0.00 - 0.20
Titanium (Ti)	0.00 - 0.10
Chromium (Cr)	0.00 - 0.25
Other (Each)	0.00 - 0.05
Others (Total)	0.00 - 0.15
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	85 Max MPa
Tensile Strength	150 Max MPa
Hardness Brinell	40 HB

General Physical Properties

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

Applications

Highly stressed applications
Trusses
Bridges
Cranes
Transport applications
Ore skips
Beer barrels
Milk churns

Characteristics

Excellent corrosion resistance
Medium strength
Good machinability. In the T6 and T651 temper, alloy 6082 machines well and produces tight coils of swarf when chip breakers are used.
Good weldability

Additional Information

Weldability

Process	Rating
Weldability - Gas	Good
Weldability - Arc	Good
Weldability - Resistance	Good
Brazability	Good
Solderability	Good

Process	Rating
Workability - Cold	Good
Machinability	Good

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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.

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