A structural extrusion alloy used for machining stock, tubing and profiles. It is a comparison candidate for 6061, not an automatic equivalent.
Selected reference facts; incomplete alloy coverage. Keep typical values, source minima and composition limits distinct. Reference records are not certificates or design allowables.
Grade, forms and temper conditions
6000 series · Extruded profiles, Rod and bar, Seamless tube
Reviewed temper examples: O, T4, T5, T6, T6511. These do not establish every possible alloy-form-temper supply combination.
| Property | Value | Unit | Temper / form | Condition | Basis / verification | Source ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.098 | lb/in³ | Not specified / Extrusion | Temperature not specified | typical / single-source | hydro6082 |
| Thermal conductivity | 172 | W/(m·K) | T6 / T6511 / Extrusion | 25 °C | typical / single-source | hydro6082 |
| Temper | Product form | Thickness / specimen condition | Tensile MPa | Yield MPa | Basis | Source ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T6 / T6511 | Extrusion | 5.00–20.00 mm | 310 | 260 | source-minimum | hydro6082 |
T6 / T6511 / Extrusion: Supplier reference; thickness of tensile specimen section; not a certificate or design allowable; checked 2026-10-14.
| Element | Minimum wt % | Maximum wt % | Source ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Si | 0.7 | 1.3 | hydro6082 |
| Fe | — | 0.5 | hydro6082 |
| Cu | — | 0.1 | hydro6082 |
| Mn | 0.4 | 1 | hydro6082 |
| Mg | 0.6 | 1.2 | hydro6082 |
| Cr | — | 0.25 | hydro6082 |
| Zn | — | 0.2 | hydro6082 |
| Ti | — | 0.1 | hydro6082 |
| Other each | — | 0.05 | hydro6082 |
| Other total | — | 0.15 | hydro6082 |
| Al | — | Remainder | hydro6082 |
Fabrication and material selection
Check section thickness and quench capability before specifying T6 for thin walls. Welding reduces local strength. Softer O or T4 conditions may be appropriate for forming.
Applications and product forms
Structural profiles, Machining stock
Standards and acceptance
Identify the governing product specification by the actual form and manufacturing route. A grade designation alone does not establish compliance or equivalence. Confirm the edition, required condition, inspection and dimensional limits through the supplier and an authorized specification.
Product-specific standard scopes · Compare material conditions · Engineering calculators
Technical questions
Are typical values delivery limits?
No. A typical reference value describes the source condition; it is not a guaranteed minimum for a delivered lot.
Which temper and thickness should I compare?
Compare the same material form, temper, thickness/test condition, unit and value basis. Different conditions cannot be silently treated as interchangeable.
Technical sources and verification
Selected reference facts checked 14 October 2026. Source values apply to their stated material condition and are not certification of supplied stock.
- Hydro • 6082 extrusions — 2019/02 (March 2019)
