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Aluminium alloy 6082 is a high strength structural alloy, the highest strength of the 6000 alloys, most commonly used for machining. Generally not suitable for anodizing.
Alloy 6082 can be typically seen in transport, scaffolding, Bridges and general engineering due to its high strength./p>
Aerospace materials are covered by the ‘L’ series of British standards.
6082 Aluminium Alloy Data Sheet
Properties given are typical and should only be used for comparisons of alloys. Actual values will depend on section specification.
| Forming | Good | |
| Machining | Good | |
| Welding | Good | |
| Brazing/Soldering | Good | |
| Protective Anodising | Good | |
| Aesthetic Anodising | Fair | |
| Mechanical Properties | ||
| Temper | O, T4, T6 | |
| 0.2% Proof Stress Min N/mm2 | 110 Max, 110, 250 | |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength Min N/mm2 | 160 Max, 205, 295 | |
| Chemical Composition EN AW-6082 | |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.7-1.3 |
| Fe | 0.5 |
| Cu | 0.10 |
| Mn | 0.40-1.0 |
| Mg | 0.6-1.2 |
| Cr | 0.25 |
| Zn | 0.20 |
| Ti | 0.10 |
| Others (each) | 0.05 |
| Others (total) | 0.15 |
| Aluminium | Remainder |
(The chemical composition of aluminium and aluminium alloys is supplied in percentage by mass. Limits are expressed as a maximum unless shown as a range or a minimum.)
| Similar and Obsolete Specifications | |
|---|---|
| AA6082 | ISO AlMgSi1 |
| Al Mg Si1 Mn (AlMgSi1Mn) | BS HE30 or H30 |
| DIN 3.2315 | EN AW-6082 |
| UNS A96082 | L111 |
| L113 | |
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