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Aluminium

Wrought aluminium alloys and tempers for structures.

Standard fromAnywhereUnited States ASTM

6xxx wrought alloys (Al-Mg-Si)

Heat-treatable alloys for extrusions, sheet and plate.

GradeStandardYield strengthTensile strengthEvidence
6061-T6

Heat-treated structural aluminium alloy (EN AW-6061 T6). Minimums are well below the “typical” values often quoted.

United StatesASTM B209/B209M≥ 240 MPa2≥ 290 MPa2
Corroborated
2
Single source
2

Planned groups

  • 5xxx alloys (marine)
  • EN 485-2 / EN 755-2 minimums