Chemical Composition Properties
Weight % Alloy 6082, Al Bal, Si 0.7-1.3, Fe 0.50 max, Cu 0.10 max, Mn 0.40-1.00, Cr 0.25 max, Mg 0.06-1.20, Zn 0.20 max, Ti 0.10 max
6082 Aluminium Alloy
Commercial Aluminium
6082 aluminium alloy has the highest strength of all the 6000 series alloys.
Structural Applications
Often referred to as a ‘structural alloy’, 6082 is used predominantly in highly stressed applications such as trusses, cranes and bridges. The alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance and has replaced 6061 in many applications. The extruded finish is not as smooth and therefore not as aesthetically pleasing as other alloys in the 6000 series.
Machinability
6082 offers good machinability with excellent corrosion resistance. The alloy is used in structural applications and is preferred to 6061.



