Temper Types
The most common temper for L111-6082 aluminium are:
- T5
- T4
- T6511
- T6
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy L111
BS L111 (1971)
Chemical Element | % Present |
---|---|
Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 - 1.00 |
Silicon (Si) | 0.70 - 1.30 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 0.50 - 1.20 |
Copper (Cu) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.00 - 0.50 |
Tin (Sn) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.00 - 0.25 |
Nickel (Ni) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
Lead (Pb) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.20 |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.20 |
Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Alloy L111 - Mechanical Properties T6511 Temper for Various Dimensions
BS L111 (1971)
Mechanical Property | Value |
---|---|
>20mm Proof Strength | 255 Min |
>20mm Tensile Strength | 295 Min |
>20mm Elongation | 7% min |
20mm - 150mm Proof Stress | 270 min |
20mm - 150mm Tensile Strength | 310 Min |
20mm - 150mm Elongation | 8% min |
150mm - 200mm Proof Stress | 240 Min |
150mm - 200mm Tensile Strength | 280 Min |
150mm - 200mm Elongation | 5% Min |
General Physical Properties
Alloy L111
BS L111 (1971)
Physical Property | Value |
---|---|
Density | 2710 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 650 °C |
Thermal Expansion | 23.10 x 10-6/K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 70000 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 167-216 W/m.K |
Applications
- Aerospace components
- High technology applications
Characteristics
- Very good corrosion resistance
- Very good weldability (lowered strength values in the weld zone)
- Good machinability
- Good cold formability in T4 temper after a stabilizing heat treatment.
- Heat treatable medium high strength construction
- Medium high fatigue strength