6063-T6
Slightly stronger sister of 6060: 170 MPa proof and 215 MPa tensile for walls up to 10 mm.
Eurocode 9 designs all 6063-T6 profiles up to 25 mm with the thicker-wall values, fo = 160 and fu = 195 MPa.
- 0.2 % proof strength Rp0.2
- ≥ 160MPaCorroborated10–25 mm
- Tensile strength Rm
- ≥ 195MPaCorroborated10–25 mm
- Elongation after fracture A
- ≥ 8%Corroborated10–25 mm · A (L₀ = 5.65√S₀)
- Characteristic proof strength fo
- 160MPaFrom the standard≤ 25 mm
- Characteristic ultimate strength fu
- 195MPaFrom the standard≤ 25 mm
- HAZ proof strength fo,haz
- 65MPaFrom the standard≤ 25 mm
- HAZ ultimate strength fu,haz
- 110MPaFrom the standard≤ 25 mm
All values
- Identity and composition 8
- Mechanical 6
- Design values 4
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- Fire not yet
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Mechanical
Strength
0.2 % proof strength Rp0.2
Minimum 0.2 % proof strength guaranteed by the product standard.
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 170MPa | Corroborated | |
| ≥ 160MPa | Corroborated |
Tensile strength Rm
Ultimate tensile strength. Product standards give a range or a minimum.
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 215MPa | Corroborated | |
| ≥ 195MPa | Corroborated |
Ductility
Elongation after fracture A
Minimum elongation; depends on gauge length and test direction.
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 8% | Corroborated | |
| ≥ 8% | Corroborated |
Design values
Characteristic proof strength fo
fo for design to Eurocode 9 (before partial factors).
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 160MPa | From the standard |
Characteristic ultimate strength fu
fu for design to Eurocode 9.
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 195MPa | From the standard |
HAZ proof strength fo,haz
0.2 % proof strength in the heat-affected zone of a weld (Eurocode 9).
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 65MPa | From the standard |
HAZ ultimate strength fu,haz
Ultimate strength in the heat-affected zone of a weld (Eurocode 9).
| Condition | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 110MPa | From the standard |
Chemical composition
Show on the periodic tableEN AW-6063, % by mass (EN 573-3, per Hydro)
| Element | Applies to | Max % | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Si | all thicknesses | 0.60 | Single source |
| Fe | all thicknesses | 0.35 | Single source |
| Cu | all thicknesses | 0.10 | Single source |
| Mn | all thicknesses | 0.10 | Single source |
| Mg | all thicknesses | 0.90 | Single source |
| Cr | all thicknesses | 0.10 | Single source |
| Zn | all thicknesses | 0.10 | Single source |
| Ti | all thicknesses | 0.10 | Single source |
Sources here are public pages that reproduce EN 755-2. For design and acceptance, the standard edition named in your specification and the inspection certificate (EN 10204 3.1) of the delivered product take precedence. Design factors are recommended values; your National Annex may set others.