Complaint
Table 1. Chemical composition for aluminium alloy 6082
| Element | % Present |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.7-1.3 |
| Fe | 0.0-0.5 |
| Cu | 0.0-0.1 |
| Mn | 0.4-1.0 |
| Mg | 0.6-1.2 |
| Zn | 0.0-0.2 |
| Ti | 0.0-0.1 |
| Cr | 0.0-0.25 |
| Al | Balance |
Table 2 (a). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 Soft O
| BS EN 485-2:2008 Sheet 0.4mm to 6.00mm | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 85 Max MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 150 Max MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 40 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the Soft O condition
Table 2 (b). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T4
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Extruded Rod,Bar,Tube & Profiles Up to 200mm Dia.or A/F, Up to 25mm WT tube & Prof | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 110 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 205 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 12 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 70 HB |
| Elongation A | 14 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T4 condition
Table 2 (c). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Rod & Bar Up to 20mm Dia. & A/F | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 250 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 295 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition
Table 2 (d). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Rod & Bar 20mm to 150mm Dia. & A/F | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 260 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 310 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition
Table 2 (e). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Bar 150mm to 200mm Dia. & A/F | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 240 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 280 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 HB |
| Elongation A | 6 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition
Table 2 (f). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Bar 200mm to 250mm Dia. & A/F | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 200 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 HB |
| Elongation A | 6 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition
Table 2 (g). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Tube Up to 5mm Wall Thickness | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 250 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 290 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition
Table 2 (h). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6
| BS EN 755-2:2008 Tube 5mm to 25mm Wall Thickness | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 260 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 310 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 8 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 HB |
| Elongation A | 10 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition
Aluminium alloy 6082 is used in:
Table 2 (l). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6 / T651
| BS EN 485-2:2008 Plate 12.5mm to 100.00mm | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 240 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 295 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 89 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 and T651 condition
Table 2 (m). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6 / T651
| BS EN 485-2:2008 Plate 100.00mm to 150.00mm | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 240 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 275 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 84 HB |
| Elongation A | 6 Min % |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 and T651 condition
Table 2 (n). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy T6 / T651 (rolled products)
| BS EN 485-2:2008 Sheet 0.4mm to 6.00mm | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 260 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 310 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 94 HB |
*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition and, for rolled products, the T651 condition
Table 3. Physical properties for aluminium alloy 6082
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2700 kg/m3 |
| Melting Point | 555°C |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.038x10-6 Ω.m |
| Thermal Conductivity | 180 W/m.K |
| Thermal Expansion | 24x10-6 /K |
Aluminium alloy 6082 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:
Aluminium alloy 6082 has very good weldability but strength is lowered in the weld zone. When welded to itself, alloy 4043 wire is recommended. If welding Aluminium alloy 6082 to 7005, then the wire used should be alloy 5356.
