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6005A Aluminum

Primary Designation:AA 6005A

Aliases:

EN AW-6005A

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Data Completeness:11 composition elements and 12 condition-specific property values cataloged.

Omitted fields represent unverified properties. "Missing is better than invented."

Key Engineering Properties

Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.

Density

2.7 g/cm³TYPICAL · temperature not stated

Thermal Conductivity

188 W/(m·K)TYPICAL · temperature not stated

Composition Excerpt

Si 0.5–0.9 wt%Silicon (range)

Standard Elemental Basis: RANGE

Tensile Strength

≥ 270 MPaMINIMUM · T6 Temper · temperature not stated

Engineering Summary

6005A (EN AW-6005A) is a medium-strength structural extrusion alloy (Al-Si-Mg) offering higher tensile and yield strength than 6063, superior extrudability over 6082, and excellent weldability for railway rolling stock and complex hollow structural sections.

Recognized Aliases

Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.

EN AW-6005A

6005A Aluminum Specifications & Designations

Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications — Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.

Direct Standard DesignationsDIRECT DESIGNATION

4 Primary Identifiers

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System	Identifier	Standard System Name	Classification Notes & Provenance
AAPRIMARY	6005A	Aluminum Association	—Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet
UNS	A96005	Unified Numbering System	—Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet
EN	EN AW-6005A	European Standard	—Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet
ISO	AlSiMg(A)	International Organization for Standardization	—Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet

Recognized Commercial Aliases & Trade NamesCOMMON ALIAS

1 Listed

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Recognized Name / Alias	Classification	Technical Usage & Context
EN AW-6005A	Commercial Alias	Colloquial or commercial industry synonym

Applicable Specifications & Product Form ReferencesSPECIFICATION REFERENCE

2 Applicable Standards

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Standards Body	Specification Code	Specification Title / Scope	Relationship Type
CEN	EN 755-2	Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 2: Mechanical propertiesPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Extrusions	Specification Reference
CEN	EN 573-3	Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - Part 3: Chemical composition and form of productsPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION	Specification Reference

Engineering Notice: Applicable specifications establish manufacturing requirements, dimensional tolerances, and test criteria for specific product forms (e.g. bus bar, wire, plate, pipe). They represent applicable technical standards, not alternative or equivalent alloy grades.

6005A Aluminum Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition (Weight %) — Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).

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Element	Symbol	Semantic Basis	Specified Value	Unit	Metallurgical Notes & Qualification	Data Status
Silicon	Si	RANGE	0.50 – 0.90	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Magnesium	Mg	RANGE	0.40 – 0.70	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Manganese	Mn	MAXIMUM	≤ 0.50	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Iron	Fe	MAXIMUM	≤ 0.35	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Chromium	Cr	MAXIMUM	≤ 0.30	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Copper	Cu	MAXIMUM	≤ 0.30	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Zinc	Zn	MAXIMUM	≤ 0.20	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Titanium	Ti	MAXIMUM	≤ 0.10	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Other Elements Each	OE	EACH	≤ 0.05 each	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Other Elements Total	OT	TOTAL	≤ 0.15	wt%	Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Aluminum	Al	REMAINDER	Remainder	wt%	Balance aluminumRef: Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED

* Elemental percentages are expressed in weight percent (wt%). Values represent applicable specification limits. Unspecified trace elements are not fabricated or assumed.Preserves exact semantic basis

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6005A Aluminum Physical Properties

Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.

1 Parameters

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Property Parameter	Canonical SI Value	Semantic Basis	Test Temperature / Context Range	Source Raw Reference	Source Reference	Status
Density	2.7 g/cm³	TYPICAL		2.7 g/cm³	Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED

6005A Aluminum Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties

Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.

3 Parameters

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Property Parameter	Canonical SI Value	Semantic Basis	Source Raw Reference	Source Reference	Status
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	23.5 µm/(m·K)	TYPICAL	23.5 µm/(m·K)	Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Solidus Temperature	605 °C	TYPICAL	605 °C	Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED
Thermal Conductivity	188 W/(m·K)	TYPICAL	188 W/(m·K)	Aalco Metals Ltd	VERIFIED

6005A Aluminum Mechanical Properties

Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers: Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.

Elastic & Baseline Mechanical ConstantsSource-specific measurement conditions

Modulus of Elasticity

69.5 GPa

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Product Form	Temper / Condition	Section Size	Tensile (UTS)	Yield Strength	Elongation	Shear Strength	Fatigue Strength	Hardness (Scales Preserved)	Status
Extrusions	T6 Temper Source values and qualifiers Yield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 225 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 270 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 8 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm T6	up to 5mm	≥ 270 MPa	≥ 225 MPa	≥ 8 %	—	—	—	VERIFIED
Extrusions	T6 Temper Source values and qualifiers Yield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 215 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions 5mm to 10mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 260 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions 5mm to 10mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 8 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions 5mm to 10mm T6	5mm to 10mm	≥ 260 MPa	≥ 215 MPa	≥ 8 %	—	—	—	VERIFIED
Extrusions	T6 Temper Source values and qualifiers HB Hardness: 85 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6005a Hardness T6 Extrusions up to 10mm T6	up to 10mm	—	—	—	—	—	85 HB	VERIFIED

Hardness Integrity Notice: Rockwell B (HRB), Rockwell F (HRF), and Superficial 30T (HR30T) scales are reported on their measured scales without cross-scale mathematical conversion.

Source: See fact-level citations

Practical Engineering & Fabrication Notes

By Mat Grades Editorial Desk · Updated 2026-11-14. Use alongside the specified product standard and supplier certificate.

Machining & shop-floor behavior

For 6005A Aluminum, a qualified cutting-speed or tool-life recommendation is not supplied in the available record. A relevant hardness example is HB Hardness: 85 HB (typical; T6 Temper, T6, Extrusions, up to 10mm). Use that supplied condition for a trial of the difficult feature. Record tool changes, burr removal, unclamped dimensions and accepted parts per hour. Relative machinability ratings from different reference scales should not be compared as if they were one common test.

Weldability, brazing & joining

No qualified weld procedure, filler selection or preheat/interpass schedule is established by this material record. Obtain a procedure for the actual joint, supplied condition and section rather than copying one from a nearby grade. The first cataloged strength example is Yield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): minimum 225 MPa (minimum; T6 Temper, T6, Extrusions, up to 5mm). Assess the final part after joining or thermal processing. Include distortion, cleanup and inspection in the quotation. A material designation or favorable process rating is a starting point for qualification, not evidence that an untested joint meets the drawing.

Corrosion & service environment

Review the finish, moisture traps and contact with other metals before accepting an assembly for service. Alloy, temper and surface treatment answer different questions. A stronger listed condition does not automatically solve corrosion, wear or deflection, and thermal-property data is not a maximum operating-temperature rating. The recorded thermal example is Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 23.5 µm/(m·K) (typical; additional condition not stated). State the exposure and inspection access in the design record so that a change of installation or cleaning method triggers a review. The selected composition entries are Si 0.5–0.9 wt%, Mg 0.4–0.7 wt%, Mn maximum 0.5 wt%. Chemistry documents identity; it does not establish fluid compatibility.

Selection trade-offs & applications

Use AA 6005A, UNS A96005, EN EN AW-6005A to identify the candidate, then specify the product form and delivered condition separately. A specific component application is not asserted where the source record does not provide one. The listed forms include Extrusions; confirm the actual stock offered by the supplier. Compare the complete route through machining, joining, finish and inspection. Keep the certificate, required test location and acceptance criteria with the first-article record. A later change of grade, condition or source should be assessed against that same requirement.

Technical references: Aalco Metals Ltd

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Sources

Sources & Provenance Trail: Authoritative reference publications, standards specifications, and data registers cited across this material record.

Aalco Metals LtdAalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet

MANUFACTURER

Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6005a Chemical Composition EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.