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6083 Aluminium

6083 Aluminium is an aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy from the 6000 series, known for its high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good machinability. This alloy is commonly used in high-stress structural applications, particularly where high strength and light weight are essential. Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP, based in Khetwadi, Mumbai, India, specializes in the supply of 6083 Aluminium in various forms, including sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, bars, angles, channels, and fittings. We offer superior quality aluminium products that meet international standards, making them ideal for industrial, structural, and marine applications.

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Technical Specifications for 6083 Aluminium

Physical Properties

Property Value
Density 2.70 g/cm³
Melting Point 555°C
Modulus of Elasticity 70 GPa
Thermal Expansion 24 x 10⁻⁶ /K
Thermal Conductivity 180 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K

Mechanical Properties

Property Value (T6 Temper)
Tensile Strength 320 MPa
Yield Strength 290 MPa
Elongation (%) 10-12%
Hardness (Brinell) 95 HB
Shear Strength 205 MPa
Fatigue Strength 120 MPa

Electrical Properties

Property Value
Electrical Resistivity 0.038 μΩ·m
Electrical Conductivity 48% IACS

Optical Properties

Property Value
Reflectivity 75-80%
Surface Finish (After Anodizing) Bright, Polished, Matte

Thermal Properties

Property Value
Thermal Conductivity 180 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion 24 x 10⁻⁶ /K
Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K
Melting Point 555°C

Processing Properties

Property Value
Workability Excellent
Weldability Good
Machinability Good
Formability Good
Anodizing Quality High
Corrosion Resistance Excellent

Component Elements Properties

Element Composition (%)
Aluminium (Al) Balance
Magnesium (Mg) 0.60 – 1.20
Silicon (Si) 0.70 – 1.30
Iron (Fe) 0.0 – 0.50
Copper (Cu) 0.0 – 0.10
Manganese (Mn) 0.40 – 1.00
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 – 0.20
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 – 0.10
Chromium (Cr) 0.0 – 0.25

Product Specifications for 6083 Aluminium

Product Type Standards Sizes Types Applications
Sheets ASTM B209 0.5mm – 10mm thickness Cold Rolled, Hot Rolled Architectural, Structural Applications
Plates ASTM B209 10mm – 150mm thickness Hot Rolled Construction, Marine Structures
Tubes ASTM B210 6mm – 300mm diameter Seamless, Welded Fluid Systems, Transportation
Pipes ASTM B241 10mm – 400mm diameter Seamless, Welded Piping Systems, Industrial Applications
Bars ASTM B211 6mm – 100mm diameter Round, Square, Flat Frames, Supports, Machinery Parts
Angles ASTM B221 25mm x 25mm – 150mm x 150mm Equal, Unequal Structural, Framework Applications
Channels ASTM B221 Custom sizes U-Channels, C-Channels Architectural, Structural Applications
Fittings ASTM B247 Custom sizes Elbows, Tees, Reducers Industrial Piping Systems, Marine

Comparison: 6083 Aluminium vs 6061 Aluminium

Property 6083 Aluminium 6061 Aluminium
Strength High (320 MPa) High (290 MPa)
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Good
Machinability Good Good
Applications Structural, marine, aerospace Aerospace, structural, automotive
Anodizing Quality High Good
Tensile Strength 320 MPa 290 MPa

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