Properties and Specification
Chemical Composition % (1) |
Alloy | Al | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Others
Each Total | Other Specific Elements |
6005a | Rem | 0.50-0.9 | 0.35 | 0.3 | 0.50 | 0.40-0.7 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.15 | Mn + Cr 0.12-0.50 |
Mechanical Property Compliance or Rating (2) | Typical Mechanical Properties, Characteristics and Applications |
| | Size or Thickness (3) | Tensile Strength
(MPa) | (5)
| Tensile Strength
(MPa) | | | |
| Over
mm | Up to
mm | UTS
(min) | Yield
(min) (4) | Elong. %
(min) | UTS | Yield | Elong % | Shear
(MPa) | Hardness
(Hv) |
T5 | All | 260 | 240 | 8 | 280 | 260 | 12 | 205 | 100 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Gpa): [All Tempers] |
| Tension | ~69 | |
| Compression | ~69 | |
| Shear | ~26 | |
Resistance to Corrosion
General
Stress Corrosion
Cracking | (6)
A
A | Can be used in industrial and seacoast atmospheres without protection. |
| Workability (Cold) | C | Average |
| Machinability | C | Average |
Weldability
Gas
Arc
Resistance, Spot & Seam |
A
A
A
| Generally weldable by all commercial procedures and methods. |
| Brazeability | A | Generally weldable by all commercial procedures and methods. |
| Typical Application | | Structural applications, transport & marine, extrusions for portable ladders. Used for applications requiring greater strength than 6063 and 6106 alloys. |
Notes:
(1) Chemical compositions are referenced in AS/NZS 1866. Single figures are maximums.
(2) Mechanical properties and ratings for T5 temper is specified in AS/NZS 1866. (Note MCK internal designation T6 temper).
(3) Thickness is defined as the diameter of solid rod or the wall thickness or the equivalent major solid cross section.
(4) Yield is based on 0.2% Proof Stress.
(5) Elongation is based on 50mm test parameter.
(6) Ratings A through E are relative ratings in order of merit for the hardest temper (A = Excellent E = Poor).
Consult McKechnie Aluminium Technical Services Department if further information is required
.