6082 T6151 Aluminum
6082-T6151 aluminum alloy is a special heat-treated aluminum alloy with excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and formability. Its heat treatment process and corresponding properties make it an ideal material for environments with high strength and corrosion resistance requirements.
6082-T6151 Aluminum Alloy Information Sheet
| Item | Content |
| Alloy Type | 6082 Aluminum Alloy |
| Heat Treatment Status | T6151 |
| Heat Treatment Process | Solution heat treatment, stress relief, artificial aging |
| Mechanical Properties | High tensile strength, high yield strength, high hardness |
| Features | High strength, good corrosion resistance, good weldability, good formability |
| Applicable Environments | Suitable for corrosive environments such as humidity and saltwater |
| Application Fields | Aerospace, construction, transportation, shipbuilding, and other high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications |
6082 T6151 Aluminum Characteristics
- High Strength: After T6151 heat treatment, 6082 aluminum alloy exhibits outstanding strength, making it especially suitable for structural components requiring high strength and corrosion resistance.
- Good Corrosion Resistance: Due to its alloy composition and heat treatment process, 6082-T6151 aluminum alloy shows excellent resistance to corrosion in humid and saltwater environments.
- Good Weldability: 6082 aluminum alloy does not exhibit significant welding cracks during the welding process, making it suitable for high-weldability applications.
- Good Formability: 6082 aluminum alloy's machinability and formability make it perform excellently in various machining processes.
6082 T6151 Aluminum Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: High, 6082-T6151 aluminum alloy demonstrates excellent tensile strength, suitable for structural applications that endure significant tensile forces.
- Yield Strength: High, capable of withstanding large external forces without permanent deformation.
- Hardness: High, which gives 6082-T6151 aluminum alloy strong wear resistance and compressive strength in applications.
| Property | 6082-T651 Aluminum |
| Brinell Hardness | 91 |
| Elastic (Young's) Modulus, GPa | 69 |
| Elongation at Break, % | 6.3 |
| Fatigue Strength, MPa | 94 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 |
| Shear Modulus, GPa | 26 |
| Shear Strength, MPa | 190 |
| Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa | 320 |
| Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof), MPa | 270 |
6082 T6151 Aluminum Thermal Properties
| Property | 6082-T651 Aluminum |
| Latent Heat of Fusion, J/g | 410 |
| Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C | 170 |
| Melting Completion (Liquidus), °C | 650 |
| Melting Onset (Solidus), °C | 580 |
| Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K | 900 |
| Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K | 160 |
| Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K | 23 |
6082 T6151 Aluminum Electrical Properties
| Property | 6082-T651 Aluminum |
| Electrical Conductivity: Equal Volume, % IACS | 42 |
| Electrical Conductivity: Equal Weight (Specific), % IACS | 140 |
6082 T6151 Aluminum Heat Treatment Process
T6151 is a heat treatment state of 6082 aluminum alloy, meaning it undergoes several heat treatment processes, ultimately enhancing its strength and corrosion resistance.
- Solution Heat Treatment: The alloy is heated to 530°C to 550°C and held for a period of time to dissolve the alloying elements and form a uniform metal structure.
- Stress Relief: The alloy is heated between 150°C and 200°C to release internal stresses and reduce residual stresses caused by the manufacturing process.
- Artificial Aging: The alloy is then heated to approximately 170°C to promote precipitation strengthening, further enhancing the mechanical properties of the metal.
6082 T6151 Aluminum Applications
- Aerospace: 6082-T6151 aluminum alloy is commonly used in aerospace structural components and parts due to its excellent strength and corrosion resistance.
- Construction and Structural Components: 6082 aluminum alloy can be used in large structural materials and installations in the construction industry, especially in environments that require corrosion resistance.
- Transportation and Machinery Industry: In automobiles, railways, and related structures, 6082-T6151 aluminum alloy is widely used due to its high strength, good weldability, and corrosion resistance.
- Shipbuilding: In marine environments, especially in ship structural components exposed to saltwater, 6082-T6151 aluminum alloy's corrosion resistance and high strength make it an ideal choice.
6082-T6151 aluminum alloy is a special heat-treated aluminum alloy with high strength, good corrosion resistance, and weldability, suitable for applications requiring high strength, corrosion resistance, and good formability. Through processes like solution heat treatment, stress relief, and artificial aging, this alloy finds widespread applications in aerospace, construction, machinery, transportation, and other fields.