Aluminium, Commercial Alloy
6060 T5 Extrusions
General commercial aluminium alloy.
Aluminium alloy 6060 is a medium strength heat treatable alloy with a strength slightly lower than 6005A.
It is commonly used alloy for very complex cross sections.
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6060 T5 Aluminium Related Specifications
| System / Standard | Country / Region | Grade / Designation |
| AA | USA | 6060-T5 |
| UNS | International | A96060 (6060-T5) |
| EN / DIN | Europe | EN AW-6060-T5 / 3.3206 |
| EN Name | Europe | AlMgSi-T5 |
| GB | China | 6060-T5 |
| BS | UK | 6060-T5 (extruded profiles) |
Properties
Chemical Composition
Alloy 6060
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.10 - 0.30 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.35 - 0.60 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.30 - 0.60 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
Extrusions Up to 150mm Dia., 15mm WT tube, 5mm WT profiles
| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.10 - 0.30 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.35 - 0.60 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.30 - 0.60 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.00 - 0.10 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Other (Each) | 0.00 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.00 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
General Physical Properties
| Physical Property | Value |
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 655 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.4 x 10-6/K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 69.5 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 209 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 54 % IACS |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.032 x 10-6 Ω .m |
Applications
- Architectural sections for windows, doors, curtain walls
- Interior fittings, frame systems, lighting, ladders, railings, fences
- Heat sink sections, electronic modules, electro motor housings
- Flexible assembly systems, special machinery elements
- Truck and trailer flooring, pneumatic installation, railway, inside applications
- Irrigation, heating and cooling pipes
- Furniture, office equipment
Characteristics
- Very good corrosion resistance
- Very good weldability
- Good cold formability especially in temper T4
- Suitable for anodising
Additional Information
Weldability
| Process | Rating |
| Weldability - Gas | Good |
| Weldability - Arc | Very Good |
| Weldability - Resistance | Good |
| Brazability | Very Good |
Fabrication
| Process | Rating |
| Workability - Cold | Good |
| Machinability | Acceptable |
| Anodising | Very Good |