ALUMINIUM FACAD CLADDING
& LOUVERS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
ALUMINIUM FACAD CLADDING & LOUVERS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
6063 Aluminum Alloy: Properties
Data compiled directly from technical specifications sheet: tds.jpeg
General Characteristics
| Characteristic | Appraisal |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good |
| Weldability & Brazability | Good |
| Workability | Good |
| Machinability | Fair |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Minimum % | Maximum % |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | 0.45 | 0.9 |
| Silicon | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Iron | No Min | 0.35 |
| Copper | No Min | 0.1 |
| Manganese | No Min | 0.1 |
| Chromium | No Min | 0.1 |
| Zinc | No Min | 0.1 |
| Titanium | No Min | 0.1 |
| Other Elements | No Min | 0.05 each, 0.15 in total |
Physical Properties
| Property | 6063-T5 | 6063-T6 | 6063-T832 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ | 2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ | 2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | 6063-T5 | 6063-T6 | 6063-T832 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 186 MPa | 27000 psi | 241 MPa | 35000 psi | 290 MPa | 42000 psi |
| Yield Strength | 145 MPa | 21000 psi | 241 MPa | 31000 psi | 269 MPa | 39000 psi |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi | 69.0 GPa | 10000 ksi |
Thermal Properties
| Property | 6063-T5 | 6063-T6 | 6063-T832 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion @ 20.0 – 100 °C Temp | 21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F | 21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F | 21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F |
| Thermal Conductivity | 209 W/m-K | 1450 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | 200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | 200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |