8006 aluminium alloy is a wrought alloy. It possesses good corrosion resistance and high strength.

 

Chemical Composition

The following table shows the chemical composition of 8006 aluminium alloy.

Element Content (%)
Aluminum, Al 95.9 – 98.5
Iron, Fe 1.2 – 2
Silicon, Si ≤ 0.40
Copper, Cu ≤ 0.30
Manganese, Mn 0.30 – 1
Magnesium, Mg ≤ 0.10
Zinc, Zn ≤ 0.10
Remainder (each) ≤ 0.050
Remainder (total) ≤ 0.15

Physical Properties

The physical properties of8006 aluminium alloy are outlined in the following table.

Properties Metric Imperial
Density 2.74 g/cm³ 0.098 lb/in³

Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of 8006 aluminium alloy are tabulated below.

Properties Metric Imperial
Elastic modulus 70 MPa 10152 psi

Thermal Properties

The thermal properties of8006 aluminium alloy are tabulated below.

Properties Metric Imperial
Thermal conductivity 190-210 W/mK 1317- 1456 BTU in/hr.ft².°F

Fabrication

8006 aluminium alloy can be welded and formed easily. Adhesive bonding is also possible. Welding can be performed using the techniques such as TIG, ultrasonic, and laser.

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