6082
6082 is a relatively new alloy in the 6000 series, and because it has the highest strength in the series it has replaced 6061 in many applications.
Stock Availability
The most common stocked temper of 6082 is T6 and T651, although it is available in T4 and O.
6082T6 bar is available from Ø1/4" (6.35mm) to Ø16" (406mm) at standard imperial intervals.
6082T6 plate is available from 3mm to 10" (250mm) thick.
6082T6 flat bar is available in 3/8" (9.52mm)x 1/4" (6.35mm) up to 6" (152mm) x 1" (25.4mm) wide. (Larger sizes are available on slightly extended lead times)
6082T6 tube is available from Ø1/2" (12.9mm)OD 10 gauge (3.3mm) up to Ø6 1/2" (152mm)OD wall thickness 1/4" (6.35mm).
6082T6 channel is available from 1 1/4" (31.75mm) square with a wall thickness 1/8" (3mm) up to approximately 8" (203.2mm) by 3" (76.2mm) wall thickness of 1/2" (12.7mm).
6082T6 angle is available from 1/2" (12.7mm) wall thickness of 1/8" (3mm) to 6" (152mm) wall thickness of 1/2" (12.7mm).
Other sizes may be available on longer lead times, or with minimum order sitpulations.
Physical properties
The following general physical properties apply to 6082 T651 which is available in plate and sheet.
| Property |
Value |
| Density |
2.70 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point |
555°C |
| Thermal Expansion |
24 x 10[-6] /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
70 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity |
180 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity |
0.038 x 10[-6] Ω .m |
Chemical composition
The chemical composition of 6082T6
| Element |
% Present |
| Silicon (Si) |
0.70 - 1.30 |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
0.60 - 1.20 |
| Maganese (Mn) |
0.40 - 1.00 |
| Iron (Fe) |
0.0 - 0.50 |
| Chromium (Cr) |
0.0 - 0.25 |
| Zinc (Zn) |
0.0 - 0.20 |
| Others (Total) |
0.0 - 0.15 |
| Titanium (Ti) |
0.0 - 0.10 |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.0 - 0.10 |
| Other (Each) |
0.0 - 0.05 |
| Aluminium (Al) |
Balance |
