EN AW-6013 · AlMg1Si0.8CuMn
An aerospace-grade 6000-series alloy approaching 2024 strength with far better corrosion resistance and weldability — increasingly specified for airframe skins and structural parts without cladding.
Material Data
Composition and physical properties
| Element | Limit / range |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.6 – 1.0 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.50 |
| Cu | 0.6 – 1.1 |
| Mn | 0.20 – 0.8 |
| Mg | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.25 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.10 |
| Al | balance |
Limits per EN 573-3 / applicable registration. The governing specification on your order prevails.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 580 – 650 °C |
| Thermal expansion (20–100 °C) | 23.4 µm/m·K |
| Elastic modulus | 69 GPa |
| Thermal conductivity | 160 W/m·K |
| Electrical conductivity | 40 % IACS |
Strength Data
Mechanical properties by temper
Typical room-temperature values for orientation. Design minimums depend on product form, thickness and the governing specification — request the applicable table with your inquiry.
| Temper | Yield strength (MPa) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 185 | 320 | 20 | 85 |
| T6 / T651 | 355 | 395 | 10 | 120 |
Designations & Standards
How this alloy appears on drawings
| System | Designation |
|---|---|
| ISO / EN designation | AlMg1Si0.8CuMn |
| EN numeric | EN AW-6013 |
| UNS | A96013 |
| Werkstoff-Nr. | — |
| Common product standards | AMS 4347 (sheet), AMS 4216 (bar) · ASTM B209 · UNS A96013 |
Supply Program
Available from Lipol as
| Product form | Standard | Alloy | Temper | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plate | AMS 4347 | 6013 | T4 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Bar / Flat | AMS 4216 | 6013 | T6 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Plate | ASTM B209 | 6013 | T651 | General Industry |
Additional tempers, forms and specifications available on request — the table shows the standard program.
Applications
Where EN AW-6013 is the right answer
- Aircraft fuselage and structural sheet
- Defense electronics housings
- High-strength machined parts
- Motorsport structures
Specifying EN AW-6013?
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