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Aluminium alloy 6005A is a medium strength, heat treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.
Alloy 6005 has properties between those of alloys 6061 and 6082 and can sometimes be used interchangeably with these alloys, but 6005 has better extrusion characteristics and a better mill surface finish. It is difficult to produce thin-wall or complicated extrusions in 6005, but it is still more extrudable than 6082.
6005A tube has very good bending properties.
Applications
6005 and 6005A typically find application in intricate extrusions like:
~ Tubing for furniture
~ Railway and bus profile structures
~ Pylons, platforms and pipelines
~ Portable ladders
~ Sections where greater strength is needed than given by 6060 and 6063
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BS EN 573-3:2009 Alloy 6005 |
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| Chemical Element | % Present |
| Aluminium (Al) | balance |
| Other (Each) | 0.05 max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.1 max |
| Others (Total) | 0.15 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.2 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.3 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.3 max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.35 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.5 max |
| Manganese + Chromium (Mn+Cr) | 0.12 - 0.5 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.4 - 0.7 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.5 - 0.9 |
Aluminium alloy 6005A also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
A96005
AlSiMg
AlSiMg(A)
The most common temper for 6005 aluminium is:
Alloy 6005 is supplied as
| Physical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 605 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 24 x10^-6 /K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 70 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 188 W/m.K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.034 x10^-6 Ω .m |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Rod & Bar - up to 25mm Dia. & A/F |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 225 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 8 % |
| Shear Strength | 205 MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 90 HB |
| Elongation A | 10 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Rod & Bar - 25mm to 50mm Dia. & A/F |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 225 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 90 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Bar - 50mm to 100mm Dia. & A/F |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 215 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Hardness Brinell | 85 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Tube - Up To 5mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 225 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 90 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Tube - 5mm to 10mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 215 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 85 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Open Profile - Up to 5mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 225 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 270 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 90 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Open Profile - 5mm to 10mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 215 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 260 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 85 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Open Profile - 10mm to 25mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 200 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 250 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 85 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Hollow Profile - Up to 5mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 215 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 255 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 85 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
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BS EN 755-2:2008 Hollow Profile - 5mm to 15mm Wall Thickness |
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|---|---|
| Mechanical Property | Value |
| Proof Stress | 200 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 250 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 85 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
Above values are for T6 temper
Workability – Cold: Fair
Machinability: Fair
The weldability of 6005A is excellent. 4043 welding wire is recommended unless joining to one of the 7XXX series. In this case 5356 wire is the suggested alternative.
Weldability – Gas: Excellent
Weldability – Arc: Excellent
Weldability – Resistance: Excellent
Brazability: Excellent
This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.
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