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

CharacteristicAppraisal
StrengthMedium
Corrosion ResistanceGood
Weldability & BrazabilityGood
WorkabilityGood
MachinabilityFair

Chemical Composition

ElementMinimum %Maximum %
Magnesium0.450.9
Silicon0.20.6
IronNo Min0.35
CopperNo Min0.1
ManganeseNo Min0.1
ChromiumNo Min0.1
ZincNo Min0.1
TitaniumNo Min0.1
Other ElementsNo Min0.05 each, 0.15 in total

Physical Properties

Property6063-T56063-T66063-T832
Density2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³

Mechanical Properties

Property6063-T56063-T66063-T832
Tensile Strength186 MPa | 27000 psi241 MPa | 35000 psi290 MPa | 42000 psi
Yield Strength145 MPa | 21000 psi241 MPa | 31000 psi269 MPa | 39000 psi
Modulus of Elasticity68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi69.0 GPa | 10000 ksi

Thermal Properties

Property6063-T56063-T66063-T832
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion @ 20.0 – 100 °C Temp21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F
Thermal Conductivity209 W/m-K | 1450 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F