Properties of
Aluminium alloy 6262
Mechanical Properties of
Aluminium alloy 6262
Table 2. Typical mechanical properties
for aluminium alloy
6262
|
Temper |
T6 |
T9 |
|
Proof Stress 0.2%
(MPa) |
240 |
330 |
|
Tensile Strength
(MPa) |
290 |
360 |
|
Elongation A5
(%) |
8 |
3 |
Physical Properties of
Aluminium alloy 6262
Table 3. Typical physical properties
for aluminium alloy 6262
|
Property |
Value |
|
Density |
2.71
g/cm3 |
|
Melting
Point |
582°C |
|
Modulus of
Elasticity |
68.3
GPa |
|
Electrical
Resistivity |
0.039x10-6
Ω.m |
|
Thermal
Conductivity |
172
W/m.K |
|
Thermal
Expansion |
23.4x10-6
/K |
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy 6262 also corresponds to
the following standard designations and specifications:
|
AA6262 |
Al 1.0Mg 0.6Si
Pb |
|
A96262 |
|
Fabrication of
Aluminium alloy 6262
Welding
Aluminium alloy 6262 is readily weldable
by all commercial methods and can also be brazed.
Fabrication Response
Table 4. Typical fabrication response
for aluminium alloy 6262
|
Process |
Rating |
|
Workability –
Cold |
Poor |
|
Machinability |
Excellent |
|
Weldability –
Gas |
Excellent |
|
Weldability –
Arc |
Excellent |
|
Weldability –
Resistance |
Excellent |
|
Brazability |
Excellent |
|
Solderability |
- |
Temper
The most common tempers for Aluminium alloy 6262 are:
·
T6 – Solution heat treated and artificially aged
·
T9 - Solution heat-treated, artificially aged, and
cold-worked. |