24 July 2021 6000 Series Aluminum Alloy
6162 Aluminum Alloy Plate
6162 aluminium alloy is an alloy in the wrought aluminium-magnesium-silicon family (6000 or 6xxx series). It is related to 6262 aluminium alloy in that Aluminum Association designations that only differ in the second digit are variations on the same alloy. It is similar to 6105 aluminium alloy, both in alloy composition and the fact that it is only really used in extrusions. However, as a wrought alloy, it can also be formed by rolling, forging, and similar processes, should the need arise. It is supplied in heat treated form. It can be referred to by the UNS designation A96162, and is covered by the standard ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
Chemical Composition:
| Chemical Elements | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Al | 96.7 - 98.9 % | 96.7 - 98.9 % |
| Chromium, Cr | <= 0.10 % | <= 0.10 % |
| Copper, Cu | <= 0.20 % | <= 0.20 % |
| Iron, Fe | <= 0.50 % | <= 0.50 % |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.70 - 1.1 % | 0.70 - 1.1 % |
| Manganese, Mn | <= 0.10 % | <= 0.10 % |
| Other, each | <= 0.05 % | <= 0.05 % |
| Other, total | <= 0.15 % | <= 0.15 % |
| Silicon, Si | 0.40 - 0.80 % | 0.40 - 0.80 % |
| Titanium, Ti | <= 0.10 % | <= 0.10 % |
| Zinc, Zn | <= 0.25 % | <= 0.25 % |
Mechanical Properties:
| Property | Min Value | Max Value |
|---|---|---|
| N/mmsq 0.2% Yield Strength | 234.43 | 0 |
| N/mmsq Ultimate Tensile Strength | 255.115 | 0 |
| % Elongation | 7 | 0 |
| % Reduction of Area | 0 | 0 |
| Hardness Rockwell B (HRB) | 0 | 0 |
| Hardness Rockwell C (HRC) | 0 | 0 |
| Hardness Brinell (BHN) | 0 | 0 |
| Hardness Vickers (HV) | 0 | 0 |