EN AW-6063 · AlMg0.7Si

The definitive extrusion alloy of the Americas and the global standard for anodized-finish profiles — smooth surfaces from complex hollow dies, with tube approvals (ASTM B429) for structural pipe applications.

2.70g/cm³
Density
250MPa
Typical tensile strength (T66)
68.9GPa
Elastic modulus
6000
Series — Al-Mg-Si structural

Material Data

Composition and physical properties

Chemical composition (% by mass)
ElementLimit / range
Si0.20 – 0.6
Fe≤ 0.35
Cu≤ 0.10
Mn≤ 0.10
Mg0.45 – 0.9
Zn≤ 0.10
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 modulus68.9 GPa
Thermal conductivity200 W/m·K
Electrical conductivity50 % 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-6063 (AlMg0.7Si)
TemperYield strength (MPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Elongation (%)Hardness (HB)
O501002525
T5 / T521451851260
T6 / T6512152451273
T662202501075

Designations & Standards

How this alloy appears on drawings

Cross-reference designations
SystemDesignation
ISO / EN designationAlMg0.7Si
EN numericEN AW-6063
UNSA96063
Werkstoff-Nr.3.3210
Common product standardsAMS 4156, AMS QQ-A-200/9 · ASTM B209, B221, B429 · EN 755-2

Supply Program

Available from Lipol as

Catalog entries for EN AW-6063
Product formStandardAlloyTemperCategory
SheetASTM B2096063OAerospace & Defense
Bar / FlatASTM B2216063T5Aerospace & Defense
Bar / FlatAMS QQ-A-200/96063T651Aerospace & Defense
Tube / Profile / ExtrusionAMS 41566063T6Aerospace & Defense
Tube / Profile / ExtrusionAMS 41566063T66Aerospace & Defense
PlateASTM B4296063T52General Industry

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

Applications

Where EN AW-6063 is the right answer

  • Architectural glazing systems
  • Structural pipe and railing
  • Irrigation and fluid tube
  • Electrical raceways and busway housings

Specifying EN AW-6063?

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Material Engineering

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