EN AW-6026 · AlMg2.5SiMnCu
The modern lead-free answer to 6262: bismuth-tin metallurgy delivers screw-machine productivity in a weldable, anodizable, RoHS-compliant alloy. T8/T9 tempers add strength for loaded turned parts.
Material Data
Composition and physical properties
| Element | Limit / range |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.6 – 1.4 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.7 |
| Cu | 0.20 – 0.50 |
| Mn | 0.20 – 1.0 |
| Mg | 0.6 – 1.2 |
| Bi | 0.50 – 1.5 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.30 |
| Al | balance |
Limits per EN 573-3 / applicable registration. The governing specification on your order prevails.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.72 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 585 – 650 °C |
| Thermal expansion (20–100 °C) | 23.0 µm/m·K |
| Elastic modulus | 69.5 GPa |
| Thermal conductivity | 170 W/m·K |
| Electrical conductivity | 43 % 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | 260 | 310 | 10 | 90 |
| T8 | 300 | 340 | 8 | 100 |
| T9 | 340 | 370 | 6 | 110 |
Designations & Standards
How this alloy appears on drawings
| System | Designation |
|---|---|
| ISO / EN designation | AlMg2.5SiMnCu |
| EN numeric | EN AW-6026 |
| UNS | A96026 |
| Werkstoff-Nr. | — |
| Common product standards | EN 754-2 / EN 573-3 · ASTM B241 · RoHS-compliant free-machining |
Supply Program
Available from Lipol as
| Product form | Standard | Alloy | Temper | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube / Profile / Extrusion | ASTM B241 | 6026 | T6 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Cold-Drawn Bar | EN 754-2 | 6026 | T8 | Cold Drawing |
| Cold-Drawn Bar | EN 754-2 | 6026 | T9 | Cold Drawing |
Additional tempers, forms and specifications available on request — the table shows the standard program.
Applications
Where EN AW-6026 is the right answer
- Lead-free automotive machined parts
- Hydraulic valve bodies
- Fittings for drinking-water systems
- Electronics hardware
Specifying EN AW-6026?
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