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

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
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

Characteristics

Additional Information

Weldability
Process Rating
Weldability - Gas Good
Weldability - Arc Very Good
Weldability - Resistance Good
Brazability Very Good
Process Rating
Workability - Cold Good
Machinability Acceptable
Anodising Very Good

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