6082 Aluminum
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
6082 (EN AW-6082) is the premier European structural alloy of the 6xxx series (Al-Si1-Mg-Mn). Providing the highest strength of all 6xxx grades with manganese grain control, it has largely replaced 6061 in European cranes, bridges, offshore platforms, and transport engineering.
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPRIMARY | 6082 | Aluminum Association | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| UNS | A96082 | Unified Numbering System | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| EN | EN AW-6082 | European Standard | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| ISO | AlSi1MgMn | International Organization for Standardization | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| EN AW-6082 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | EN 485-2 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Sheet, strip and plate - Part 2: Mechanical propertiesPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Sheet & Plate | Specification Reference |
| 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 |
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon | Si | 0 | RANGE | 0.70 – 1.30 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Magnesium | Mg | 0 | RANGE | 0.60 – 1.20 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 0 | RANGE | 0.40 – 1.00 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.50 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Chromium | Cr | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.25 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.20 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Titanium | Ti | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Copper | Cu | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Each | OE | 0 | EACH | ≤ 0.05 each | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Total | OT | 0 | TOTAL | ≤ 0.15 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Aluminum | Al | 0 | REMAINDER | Remainder | wt% | Balance aluminumRef: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| 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 |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 24 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 24.0 µm/(m·K) | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED | |
| Solidus Temperature | 555 °C | TYPICAL | 555 °C | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 180 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 180 W/(m·K) | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
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.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | O TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≤ 85 MPa (MAXIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.4mm to 6.0mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≤ 150 MPa (MAXIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.4mm to 6.0mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 16 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.4mm to 6.0mm | 0.4mm to 6.0mm | ≤ 150 MPa | ≤ 85 MPa | ≥ 16 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Extrusions | T4 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 110 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T4 Extrusions up to 200mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 205 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T4 Extrusions up to 200mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 12 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T4 Extrusions up to 200mm | up to 200mm | ≥ 205 MPa | ≥ 110 MPa | ≥ 12 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Plate | T6 / T651 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 255 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 6.0mm to 12.5mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 300 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 6.0mm to 12.5mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 9 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 6.0mm to 12.5mm | 6.0mm to 12.5mm | ≥ 300 MPa | ≥ 255 MPa | ≥ 9 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Plate | T6 / T651 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 240 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 12.5mm to 100mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 295 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 12.5mm to 100mm | 12.5mm to 100mm | ≥ 295 MPa | ≥ 240 MPa | — | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Plate | T6 / T651 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 240 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 100mm to 150mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 275 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 100mm to 150mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 6 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 100mm to 150mm | 100mm to 150mm | ≥ 275 MPa | ≥ 240 MPa | ≥ 6 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Extrusions | T6 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 250 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 290 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 8 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm | up to 5mm | ≥ 290 MPa | ≥ 250 MPa | ≥ 8 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Sheet | O TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 35 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness O Sheet 0.4mm to 6.0mm | 0.4mm to 6.0mm | — | — | — | — | — | 35 HB | VERIFIED |
| Extrusions | T4 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 67 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T4 Extrusions up to 200mm | up to 200mm | — | — | — | — | — | 67 HB | VERIFIED |
| Plate | T6 / T651 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 91 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T651 Plate 6.0mm to 12.5mm | 6.0mm to 12.5mm | — | — | — | — | — | 91 HB | VERIFIED |
| Plate | T6 / T651 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 89 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T651 Plate 12.5mm to 100mm | 12.5mm to 100mm | — | — | — | — | — | 89 HB | VERIFIED |
| Plate | T6 / T651 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 84 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T651 Plate 100mm to 150mm | 100mm to 150mm | — | — | — | — | — | 84 HB | VERIFIED |
| Extrusions | T6 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 94 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T6 Extrusions up to 5mm | up to 5mm | — | — | — | — | — | 94 HB | VERIFIED |
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Chemical Composition EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Physical Properties DENSITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Physical Properties ELASTIC_MODULUS. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Physical Properties THERMAL_EXPANSION. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Physical Properties SOLIDUS_TEMPERATURE. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Physical Properties THERMAL_CONDUCTIVITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties O Sheet 0.4mm to 6.0mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T4 Extrusions up to 200mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 6.0mm to 12.5mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 12.5mm to 100mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T651 Plate 100mm to 150mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Mechanical Properties T6 Extrusions up to 5mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness O Sheet 0.4mm to 6.0mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T4 Extrusions up to 200mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T651 Plate 6.0mm to 12.5mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T651 Plate 12.5mm to 100mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T651 Plate 100mm to 150mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Hardness T6 Extrusions up to 5mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Designation AA 6082. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Designation UNS A96082. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Designation EN EN AW-6082. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Designation ISO AlSi1MgMn. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Specification EN 485-2. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Specification EN 755-2. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6082 Specification EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.