Overview: This document provides technical specifications and performance properties for the aluminium alloy 6082, specifically in the T651 temper. It highlights the alloy's chemical composition, mechanical properties, and suitability for various applications.
Chemical Composition: The alloy consists of several elements with specified minimum and maximum weight percentages. Key components include Silicon (Si), Magnesium (Mg), and others such as Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), and Zinc (Zn).
Performance Properties:- Mechanical Properties: The alloy is a hardening type with good mechanical properties, including a modulus of elasticity of 69,500 MPa and a tensile strength ranging from 290 to 310 MPa.
- Machinability: It offers very good shape stability, making it suitable for machining processes.
- Corrosion Resistance: The alloy exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion.
- Weldability and Formability: It is noted for very good weldability and formability, including cold shapeability.
- Surface Treatment: The alloy is suitable for anodising treatment and has good polishability.
- Conductivity: It has good electric conductivity at 41% IACS and thermal conductivity of 174 W/m.K.
Physical Properties:- Specific Gravity: 2.71
- Hardness: 95 HB
- Elongation: 8%
- Elasticity Limit: 240 MPa (Rp 0.2)
Applications: Due to its properties, this alloy is suitable for applications requiring good mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability, such as in the automotive and aerospace industries.
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