Recently developed to meet European Environmental Protection Directives, 6026 aluminium alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance and is suitable for anodising to provide both decorative and hard anodised finishes. The alloy does not contain Tin (Sn) as inclusion of this element can cause cracking in machine parts when subjected to stress and high temperature. 6026 is highly suitable for extensive machining especially in use with high speed automatic lathes. EU Environmental Protection Directive - complies with: 2000/53/CE-ELV – For the automotive sector, 2002/95/CE-RoHS – For the electrical and electronics.
Alloy 6026 is typically used for:
Alloy 6026
Spec: weight %
| Chemical Element | % Present |
|---|---|
| Bismuth (Bi) | 0.50 - 1.50 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.60 - 1.40 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.60 - 1.20 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.20 - 1.00 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.20 - 0.50 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0 - 0.70 |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.0 - 0.40 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 - 0.30 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.0 - 0.30 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.0 - 0.20 |
| Tin (Sn) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Other | 0.05 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Alloy 6026
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.72 g/cm³ |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.4 x 10⁻⁶ / K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 69 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/m·K |
Condition: Typical Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 360 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 4 % |
| Proof Stress | 330 Min MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 95 Min HB |
Very good weldability.
