EN AW-6082 · AlMgSi1 / AlSi1MgMn
Europe's structural workhorse: the strongest widely stocked 6000-series alloy, with manganese-controlled grain structure that keeps toughness high in plate and heavy extrusions. The default for load-bearing machined and welded parts.
Material Data
Composition and physical properties
| Element | Limit / range |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.7 – 1.3 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.50 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.10 |
| Mn | 0.40 – 1.0 |
| Mg | 0.6 – 1.2 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.25 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.20 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.10 |
| Al | balance |
Limits per EN 573-3 / applicable registration. The governing specification on your order prevails.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 575 – 650 °C |
| Thermal expansion (20–100 °C) | 23.1 µm/m·K |
| Elastic modulus | 70 GPa |
| Thermal conductivity | 170 W/m·K |
| Electrical conductivity | 44 % 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O | 60 | 130 | 26 | 35 |
| T4 / T4511 | 170 | 260 | 19 | 70 |
| T5 | 230 | 270 | 10 | 85 |
| T6 / T651 / T6511 | 260 | 310 | 10 | 95 |
Designations & Standards
How this alloy appears on drawings
| System | Designation |
|---|---|
| ISO / EN designation | AlMgSi1 / AlSi1MgMn |
| EN numeric | EN AW-6082 |
| UNS | A96082 |
| Werkstoff-Nr. | 3.2315 |
| Common product standards | BS L115 · ASTM B211, B221, B241 · EN 485 / EN 755 / EN 754 · WNr 3.2315 |
Supply Program
Available from Lipol as
| Product form | Standard | Alloy | Temper | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plate | BS L115 | 6082 | T651 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Bar / Flat | ASTM B211 | 6082 | T6 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Bar / Flat | ASTM B221 | 6082 | T6511 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Tube / Profile / Extrusion | ASTM B241 | 6082 | T4510/T4511 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Plate | EN AW | 6082 | O | General Industry |
| Cold-Drawn Bar | EN 754-2 | 6082 | T4 | Cold Drawing |
| Cold-Drawn Bar | EN 754-2 | 6082 | T5 | Cold Drawing |
Additional tempers, forms and specifications available on request — the table shows the standard program.
Applications
Where EN AW-6082 is the right answer
- Machine-building plate and bases
- Bridges, cranes and transport structures
- High-load extruded beams
- Offshore topside structures
Specifying EN AW-6082?
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