Aluminium alloy 6005A also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
- A96005
- AlSiMg
- AlSiMg(A)
Datasheet Updated
05 August 2021
Commercial |
6005A T6 |
EN |
6005A T6 |
A medium strength, heat treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.
Element | % Present |
---|---|
Manganese (Mn) |
0.00 - 0.50 |
Iron (Fe) |
0.00 - 0.35 |
Magnesium (Mg) |
0.40 - 0.70 |
Silicon (Si) |
0.50 - 0.90 |
Zinc (Zn) |
0.00 - 0.20 |
Titanium (Ti) |
0.00 - 0.10 |
Chromium (Cr) |
0.00 - 0.30 |
Copper (Cu) |
0.00 - 0.30 |
Manganese + Chromium (Mn+Cr) |
0.12 - 0.50 |
Other (Each) |
0.00 - 0.05 |
Others (Total) |
0.00 - 0.15 |
Aluminium (Al) |
Balance |
Aluminium alloy 6005A also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
The most common temper for 6005 aluminium is:
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
200 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
250 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
85 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
215 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
255 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
85 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
200 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
250 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
85 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
215 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
260 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
85 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
225 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
270 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
90 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
215 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
260 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
85 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
225 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
270 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
6 Min % |
Hardness Brinell |
90 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
215 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
260 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell |
85 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
225 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
270 Min MPa |
Hardness Brinell |
90 HB |
Elongation A |
8 Min % |
Property | Value |
---|---|
Proof Stress |
225 Min MPa |
Tensile Strength |
270 Min MPa |
Elongation A50 mm |
8 % |
Shear Strength |
205 MPa |
Hardness Brinell |
90 HB |
Elongation A |
10 Min % |
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