Aluminium Alloy - Commercial Alloy - 6262

6262 - T6 Extrusions

Aluminium alloy 6262 is a heat treatable alloy with very good corrosion resistance and strength. Additions of bismuth to the alloy mean that 6262 has excellent machinability and surface finish.
High-speed steel or carbide tooling can be used to obtain smooth finishes. Heavy cutting requires oil lubricant but light cutting can be done dry.
Alloy 6262 can be used in place of 2011 when higher corrosion resistance and better anodising response is required.

Applications
6262 is commonly used in the manufacture of:
Screw machine products
Camera parts
Nuts
Couplings
Marine fittings
Decorative hardware and appliance fittings
Hinge pins
Oil line fittings
Valves and valve parts

PLEASE NOTE: Due to European Environmental Protection Directives:
# 2000/53/CE-ELV – For the automotive sector
# 2002/95/CE-RoHS – For the electrical and electronics sector
This alloy has been replaced by Alloy 6026 which has a lower Lead content.

Chemical Composition

Spec: BS EN 573-3:2009

Alloy 6262

Chemical Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.0 - 0.15
Iron (Fe)	0.0 - 0.70
Magnesium (Mg)	0.80 - 1.20
Silicon (Si)	0.40 - 0.80
Zinc (Zn)	0.0 - 0.25
Titanium (Ti)	0.0 - 0.15
Chromium (Cr)	0.04 - 0.14
Copper (Cu)	0.15 - 1.40
Bismuth (Bi)	0.40 - 0.70
Lead (Pb)	0.40 - 0.70
Other (Each)	0.0 - 0.05
Others (Total)	0.0 - 0.15
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Properties

Physical Property	Value
Density	2.71 g/cm³
Melting Point	582 °C
Thermal Expansion	23.4 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity	68.3 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	172 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	0.039 x10^-6 Ω .m

Spec: BS EN 755-2:2008

Rod & Bar - Up to 200mm Dia. & A/F

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	240 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	260 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	8 Min %
Hardness Brinell	75 HB
Elongation A	10 Min %

Spec: BS EN 755-2:2008

Tube - Up to 25mm Wall Thickness

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	240 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	260 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	8 Min %
Hardness Brinell	75 HB
Elongation A	10 Min %

Spec: BS EN 755-2:2008

Profiles - Up to 25mm Wall Thickness

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	240 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	260 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	8 Min %
Hardness Brinell	75 HB
Elongation A	10 Min %

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 6262 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

AA6262

Al 1.0Mg 0.6Si Pb

A96262

PLEASE NOTE: Due to European Environmental Protection Directives:
# 2000/53/CE-ELV – For the automotive sector
# 2002/95/CE-RoHS – For the electrical and electronics sector
This alloy has been replaced by Alloy 6026 which has a lower Lead content.

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 6262 aluminium are:

T9 - Solution heat treated, artificially aged and cold worked
T6 - Solution heat treated and artificially aged

Supplied Forms

Alloy 6262 is supplied as round bar for machining

Weldability

Alloy 6262 is readily weldable by all commercial methods and can also be brazed.

Weldability – Gas: Excellent

Weldability – Arc: Excellent

Weldability – Resistance: Excellent

Brazability: Excellent

Fabrication

Workability – Cold: Poor

Machinability: Excellent

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18 July 2019

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This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

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