Aluminum 6060 – A-GS
6060 aluminum is a widely used alloy in various industrial applications due to its excellent mechanical properties and workability. Also known as A-GS (in some specific nomenclatures), this alloy offers a balanced combination of lightness, corrosion resistance, and formability.
Chemical Composition
Si
0,3 - 0,6
Fe
0,1 - 0,3
Cu
0,10
Mn
0,1
Mg
0,35 - 0,6
Cr
0,05 - 0,25
Zn
0,15
Others
0,15
Al
Remainder
Standards
- AW- AlMgSi
- A-GS
Skills
Product forms
Technical Specifications
- State : T5
- Density : 2.7
- Tensile Strength Rm (MPa) : 190
- A % : 10
- Hardness HB : 75 (in T5)
- Melting Point °C : 610/660
Areas of application
- Metal joinery, conservatories
- Sheet metal work
- Welded assemblies
- Signage panels
- Decoration, household goods...
Properties
- Food-grade applications
- Common alloy for profiles
- Good bending properties
- Average mechanical properties
- Good appearance after anodizing
- Good weldability