Aluminium, Commercial Alloy
6106 T6 Extrusion
A heat treatable alloy with additions of copper, lead, silicon, magnesium and bismuth.
Aluminium alloy 6262 is a heat treatable alloy with very good corrosion resistance and strength. PLEASE NOTE: Due to European Environmental Protection Directives:
- 2000/53/CE-ELV – For the automotive sector
- 2002/95/CE-RoHS – For the electrical and electronics sector
This alloy has been replaced by Alloy 6026 which has a lower lead content.
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6262 T6 Aluminium Related Specifications
| System / Standard | Country / Region | Grade / Designation |
| AA | USA | 6262-T6 |
| UNS | International | A96262 (6262-T6) |
| EN / DIN | Europe | EN AW-6262-T6 |
| EN Name | Europe | AlMgSiPb (free-machining) – T6 |
| GB | China | 6262-T6 |
| BS | UK | 6262-T6 (extruded free-machining bar) |
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 6262
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.00 - 0.70 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.80 - 1.20 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.40 - 0.80 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.04 - 0.14 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.15 - 1.40 |
| Bismuth (Bi) | 0.40 - 0.70 |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.40 - 0.70 |
| Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Rod & Bar Up to 200mm Dia. & A/F
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 240 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 8 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Elongation A | 10 Min % |
Tube Up to 25mm Wall Thickness
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 240 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 8 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Elongation A | 10 Min % |
Profiles Up to 25mm Wall Thickness
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 240 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 8 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Elongation A | 10 Min % |
General Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 582 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.4 x 10-6/K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 68.3 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 172 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.039 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Applications
- Screw machine products
- Camera parts
- Nuts
- Couplings
- Marine fittings
- Decorative hardware and appliance fittings
- Hinge pins
- Oil line fittings
- Valves and valve parts
Characteristics
- Very good corrosion resistance
- Very good strength
- Excellent machinability and surface finish due to additions of bismuth
- High-speed steel or carbide tooling can be used to obtain smooth finishes. Heavy cutting requires oil lubricant but light cutting can be done dry
- Alloy 6262 can be used in place of 2011 when higher corrosion resistance and better anodising response is required
Additional Information
Weldability
Alloy 6262 is readily weldable by all commercial methods and can also be brazed.
| Process | Rating |
| Weldability - Gas | Excellent |
| Weldability - Arc | Excellent |
| Weldability - Resistance | Excellent |
| Brazability | Excellent |
Fabrication
| Process | Rating |
| Workability - Cold | Poor |
| Machinability | Excellent |