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EN AW-6060 · AlMgSi / AlMgSi0.5

Europe's architectural extrusion standard: flows through intricate dies at high speed and takes a flawless anodized or powder-coated finish. T66 offers a strength step-up without sacrificing surface quality.

2.70g/cm³
Density
245MPa
Typical tensile strength (T66)
69.5GPa
Elastic modulus
6000
Series — Al-Mg-Si structural

Material Data

Composition and physical properties

Chemical composition (% by mass)
ElementLimit / range
Si0.30 – 0.6
Fe0.10 – 0.30
Cu≤ 0.10
Mn≤ 0.10
Mg0.35 – 0.6
Zn≤ 0.15
Ti≤ 0.10
Albalance

Limits per EN 573-3 / applicable registration. The governing specification on your order prevails.

Physical properties (typical, room temperature)
PropertyValue
Density2.70 g/cm³
Melting range615 – 655 °C
Thermal expansion (20–100 °C)23.4 µm/m·K
Elastic modulus69.5 GPa
Thermal conductivity209 W/m·K
Electrical conductivity53 % 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.

Typical mechanical properties — EN AW-6060 (AlMgSi / AlMgSi0.5)
TemperYield strength (MPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Elongation (%)Hardness (HB)
T4901501645
T51501901260
T61952301070
T641201801455
T662002451075

Designations & Standards

How this alloy appears on drawings

Cross-reference designations
SystemDesignation
ISO / EN designationAlMgSi / AlMgSi0.5
EN numericEN AW-6060
UNSA96060
Werkstoff-Nr.3.3206
Common product standardsEN 755-2 / EN 573-3 · ASTM B211, B221 · WNr 3.3206

Supply Program

Available from Lipol as

Catalog entries for EN AW-6060
Product formStandardAlloyTemperCategory
Bar / FlatASTM B2216060T4Aerospace & Defense
Bar / FlatASTM B2116060T6Aerospace & Defense
Tube / Profile / ExtrusionEN AW6060T64Aerospace & Defense

Additional tempers, forms and specifications available on request — the table shows the standard program.

Applications

Where EN AW-6060 is the right answer

  • Window, door and facade systems
  • Furniture and interior profiles
  • LED heat-sink housings
  • Handrails and balustrades

Specifying EN AW-6060?

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Material Engineering

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