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### **Aluminum 6182 Alloy: Product Introduction** **Overview** Aluminum 6182 is a heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy known for its **excellent extrudability** and **good mechanical properties**. This alloy provides a **balanced combination of medium strength, good corrosion resistance, and superior surface finish**, making it particularly suitable for architectural applications, structural components, and general engineering purposes where both functionality and appearance are important. --- #### **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) | 0.05 | 0.15 | | Magnesium (Mg) | 0.6 | 1.1 | | Chromium (Cr) | 0.05 | 0.20 | | 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** | 580-650 °C | 1076-1202 °F | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 46-50% IACS | 46-50% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 175-190 W/m·K | 1015-1100 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 | T5 Temper | T6 Temper | |----------|-----------|-----------|-----------| | **Tensile Strength** | 220-260 MPa | 260-300 MPa | 290-330 MPa | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 120-150 MPa | 220-260 MPa | 250-290 MPa | | **Elongation (in 50mm)** | 16-20% | 12-16% | 10-14% | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 70-80 HB | 85-95 HB | 95-105 HB | | **Shear Strength** | 150-180 MPa | 180-210 MPa | 200-230 MPa | --- #### **4. International Standards** * **European Standards (EN):** * EN 573-3: Chemical composition (Designation: EN AW-6182) * EN 755-2: Mechanical properties for extruded products * EN 12020-2: Precision profiles for general engineering * **ASTM Standards:** * ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes * **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 --- #### **5. Product Applications** **Architectural Applications:** - Window and door frames - Curtain wall systems - Architectural structural components - Handrails and balustrades **Transportation Industry:** - Automotive structural components - Truck and trailer frames - Railway vehicle components - Marine structural elements **Industrial Equipment:** - Machinery frames and supports - Material handling equipment - Industrial automation components - Equipment structural members **General Engineering:** - Structural brackets and fittings - Support frames and structures - General purpose fixtures - Consumer products --- #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** * **Good Strength-to-Weight Ratio:** Favorable mechanical properties with lightweight characteristics * **Excellent Extrudability:** Capable of producing complex profiles with good surface finish * **Good Corrosion Resistance:** Excellent performance in various environmental conditions * **Superior Surface Quality:** Excellent for anodizing and other surface treatments * **Good Weldability:** All common welding methods can be successfully employed * **Adequate Machinability:** Can be machined using standard techniques * **Heat Treatable:** Can be strengthened through solution treatment and aging --- #### **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:** - T5 Temper: 170-180°C (338-356°F) for 4-8 hours - T6 Temper: 165-175°C (329-347°F) for 6-10 hours --- #### **8. Processing and Fabrication** **Extrusion Characteristics:** - Excellent for medium complexity profiles - Good surface quality with minimal die lines - Reasonable extrusion speeds - Suitable for structural sections **Machining Properties:** - Good machinability with proper tooling - Good surface finish obtainable - Suitable for precision components - Standard tooling applicable **Forming Operations:** - Good formability in T4 temper - Suitable for bending and shaping - Moderate springback characteristics - Adequate for most fabrication needs **Joining Methods:** - Good TIG and MIG weldability - Suitable for brazing - Mechanical fastening easily accomplished - Adhesive bonding applicable --- #### **9. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Mechanical property testing - Chemical composition analysis - Surface quality inspection - Dimensional accuracy checks **Certification:** - Mill test certificates per international standards - Quality documentation available - Traceability maintained - Compliance with relevant standards --- **Technical Note:** Aluminum 6182 offers a reliable and versatile solution for applications requiring good mechanical properties combined with excellent manufacturability. The alloy's balanced chemical composition provides consistent performance across various manufacturing processes, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from architectural components to structural engineering parts. While it may not offer the highest strength levels available in the 6xxx series, its combination of good strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and superior processing characteristics makes it a practical choice for many applications where reliability and consistency are paramount. The alloy's performance characteristics have made it a popular choice for manufacturers across multiple industries, particularly in Europe where it is widely specified for architectural and structural applications.

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 2055 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.