6082A Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 6082A alloy,E FORU

### **Aluminum 6082A Alloy: Product Introduction** **Overview** Aluminum 6082A is an enhanced variant of the standard 6082 aluminum alloy, featuring modified chemical composition limits to achieve improved mechanical properties and performance characteristics. This alloy is specifically designed to provide a superior combination of **high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good extrudability**, making it particularly suitable for demanding structural applications in transportation, architecture, and engineering sectors. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Silicon (Si) | 0.7 | 1.3 | | Iron (Fe) | - | 0.30 | | Copper (Cu) | 0.05 | 0.15 | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.40 | 1.0 | | Magnesium (Mg) | 0.6 | 1.2 | | Chromium (Cr) | 0.15 | 0.25 | | Zinc (Zn) | - | 0.10 | | Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.10 | | Other (Each) | - | 0.05 | | Other (Total) | - | 0.15 | | **Aluminum (Al)** | **Balance** | | --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | **Density** | 2.71 g/cm³ | 0.0979 lb/in³ | | **Melting Range** | 555-650 °C | 1031-1202 °F | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 46-50% IACS | 46-50% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 170-185 W/m·K | 985-1070 BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C | 13.05 × 10⁻⁶/°F | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69.0 GPa | 10,007 ksi | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Mechanical Properties by Temper:** | Property | T4 Temper | T6 Temper | |----------|-----------|-----------| | **Tensile Strength** | 240-280 MPa | 310-350 MPa | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 130-170 MPa | 260-300 MPa | | **Elongation (in 50mm)** | 14-18% | 10-14% | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 70-80 HB | 95-105 HB | | **Shear Strength** | 160-190 MPa | 190-220 MPa | | **Fatigue Strength** | 100-120 MPa | 120-140 MPa | --- #### **4. International Standards** * **European Standards (EN):** * EN 573-3: Chemical composition (Designation: EN AW-6082A) * EN 755-2: Mechanical properties for extruded products * EN 485-2: Sheet and plate specifications * **ISO Standards:** * ISO 6361-2: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy sheets, strips and plates * ISO 6362-2: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy extruded rods/bars, tubes and profiles * **National Standards:** * GB/T 3190 (China) * JIS H4100 (Japan) --- #### **5. Product Applications** **Transportation Industry:** - Automotive structural components - Truck and bus chassis elements - Railway vehicle structural members - Marine structural components **Architectural Applications:** - Structural glazing systems - Curtain wall mullions and transoms - Architectural structural frameworks - Bridge and infrastructure components **Industrial Equipment:** - Heavy machinery frames - Material handling equipment - Crane and lifting components - Industrial automation structures **Special Applications:** - Offshore platform components - Marine and shipbuilding structures - High-stress structural applications - Defense equipment components --- #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** * **Enhanced Mechanical Properties:** Superior strength compared to standard 6082 alloy * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Particularly good performance in marine environments * **Good Extrudability:** Capable of producing complex structural profiles * **Superior Fatigue Performance:** Enhanced resistance to cyclic loading * **Excellent Weldability:** Suitable for various welding techniques * **Good Machinability:** Can be precision machined to close tolerances * **Excellent Anodizing Response:** Produces high-quality surface finishes --- #### **7. Heat Treatment Process** **Solution Heat Treatment:** - Temperature: 530-540°C (986-1004°F) - Time: 30-45 minutes depending on thickness - Quenching: Rapid water quenching **Artificial Aging (T6):** - Temperature: 165-175°C (329-347°F) - Time: 6-10 hours - Cooling: Air cooling to room temperature --- #### **8. Processing and Fabrication** **Extrusion Characteristics:** - Good for medium to high complexity profiles - Suitable for structural sections - Good surface quality achievable - Reasonable extrusion speeds **Machining Properties:** - Good machinability in T6 temper - Suitable for precision components - Good surface finish obtainable - Requires appropriate tooling **Forming Operations:** - Good formability in T4 temper - Suitable for moderate bending operations - Adequate for roll forming applications - Moderate springback characteristics **Joining Methods:** - Excellent TIG and MIG weldability - Good for resistance welding - Suitable for adhesive bonding - Mechanical fastening easily accomplished --- #### **9. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Mechanical property testing - Chemical composition analysis - Corrosion resistance testing - Surface quality inspection **Certification Standards:** - EN 10204 3.1/3.2 certification - Third-party inspection available - Full traceability maintained - Quality documentation provided --- **Technical Note:** Aluminum 6082A represents an advanced high-strength variant specifically designed for demanding structural applications. The enhanced chemical composition, with optimized manganese and chromium content, provides improved strength characteristics while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in challenging environments. This alloy is especially valuable for applications in transportation and marine sectors where both high strength and corrosion resistance are critical requirements. The combination of enhanced mechanical properties and good manufacturing characteristics makes 6082A a premium choice for structural components that must withstand demanding service conditions while maintaining long-term reliability and performance.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 2024 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.