Aluminum Alloys

ALLOY 6063
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr Al
MIN 0.45 0.18 - - 0.45 - - - B1
MAX 0.50 0.22 0.02 0.03 0.60 0.02 0.04 0.04  
Mechanical Characteristics
Temper (AA) LIMIT (Mpa) BREAKING POINT (Mpa) LENGTHENING (%) HARDNESS (Brinel)
T4 95 190 20 47
T5 220 250 16 81
Special Properties
Formed - Good Mechanized – Moderate Soldering - All
Corrosion - Good Finishes – Very Good Anodized – Very Good
Typical Applications
Architecture in general, window construction, glazing and facades, renewable energies, transport industry.
ALLOY 6005
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr Al
MIN 0.58 0.18 0.18 0.03 0.52 - 0.01 0.05 B1
MAX 0.65 0.25 0.25 0.08 0.60 0.08 0.04 0.01  
Mechanical Characteristics
Temper (AA) LIMIT (Mpa) BREAKING POINT (Mpa) LENGTHENING (%) HARDNESS (Brinel)
T4 105 215 21 71
T6 290 315 13 107
Special Properties
Formed - Good Mechanized – Moderate Soldering – MG, TIG
Corrosion - Good Finishes – Very Good Anodized – Protection
Typical Applications
Construction, automobile industry, transport industry, renewable energies, general transport, heavy structures.
ALLOY 6060
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr Al
MIN 0.35 - - - 0.35 - - - B1
MAX 0.50 0.25 0.10 0.10 0.55 0.05 0.05 0.10  
Mechanical Characteristics
Temper (AA) LIMIT (Mpa) BREAKING POINT (Mpa) LENGTHENING (%) HARDNESS (Brinel)
T5 105 85 10 55
T6 290 220 18 107
Special Properties
Formed - Good Mechanized – Moderate Soldering - TIG
Corrosion - Good Finishes – Very Good Anodized – Good
Typical Applications
Architectural structures, doors, windows, walls, stairs, fences, heat sinks, structures which require good superficial finishes.
ALLOY 6061
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr Al
MIN 0.40 0.18 - - 0.80 - - 0.04 B1
MAX 0.80 0.25 0.15 0.5 1.20 0.25 0.15 0.35  
Mechanical Characteristics
Temper (AA) LIMIT (Mpa) BREAKING POINT (Mpa) LENGTHENING (%) HARDNESS (Brinel)
T4 105 215 21 71
T6 290 315 13 107
Special Properties
Formed - Good Mechanized – Moderate Soldering – MG, TIG
Corrosion - Good Finishes – Very Good Anodized – Protection
Typical Applications
Construction, automobile industry, transport industry, renewable energies, general transport, heavy structures.
ALLOY 6082
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr Others
MIN 0.7 0.5 0.10 0.40 0.60 0.20 0.10 0.25 0.15
MAX 1.3 1.00 1.20
Mechanical Characteristics
Temper (AA) LIMIT (Mpa) BREAKING POINT (Mpa) LENGTHENING (%) HARDNESS (Brinel)
T4 120 230 16 58
T6 270 330 10 93
ALLOY 6351
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr Others
MIN 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 - 0.15
MAX 1.3 0.8 0.8
Mechanical Characteristics
Temper (AA) LIMIT (Mpa) BREAKING POINT (Mpa) LENGTHENING (%) HARDNESS (Brinel)
T4 140 240 18 65
T6 270 310 11 95