Aluminum materials: technical data & properties
Compare the technical data of the offered aluminum materials based on their respective listed properties and typical applications.
EN-AW materials in a quick comparison
| Alloy | Tensile strength Rm (guideline) | Machinability | Weldability | Corrosion resistance | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN AW 6060 AlMgSi0.5 | 215–260 N/mm² | satisfactory | good | very good / good (weather / sea water) | Windows, doors, metal construction, decoration, screws, textile industry |
| EN AW 6082 AlMgSi1 | 300–350 N/mm² | good | good | very good / good (weather / sea water) | Chemical industry, food industry, architecture |
| EN AW-7075 AlZnMgCu1.5 | T6/T651: approx. 360–560 N/mm² | very good | not suitable | poor / poor (weather conditions / seawater) | Aviation, Mechanical Engineering |
| EN AW 6026 LF AlMgSiBi | 345–370 N/mm² | very good | good | very good / good (weather / sea water) | Drilling, turning, and milling applications |
| EN AW 2007 AlCuMgPb | 370–470 N/mm² | very good | not suitable | poor / poor (weather conditions / seawater) | Drilling, turning, and milling applications |
| EN AW 2011 AlCuBiPb | 370–410 N/mm² | very good | not suitable | sufficient / poor (weather / seawater) | Drilling, turning, and milling applications |
| EN AW-2017A AlCu4MgSi(A) | 385–460 N/mm² | good | not suitable | sufficient / poor (weather / seawater) | Aviation, transport, traffic, forgings |
| EN AW 5083 AlMg4.5Mn | Rolled: 270–350; Cast: 240–275 N/mm² | Rolling: sufficient; casting: very good | Rolling: very good; Casting: good | very good | Shipbuilding, pressure vessel and mechanical engineering, mold and fixture construction |
| EN AW 5754 AlMg3 | 190–250 N/mm² | sufficient | good | very good / very good (weather / seawater) | Metal and container construction, vehicle and shipbuilding, checkered plate |
Mechanical properties depend on temper, product form and dimensions. The tensile strengths shown are intended as guidance. The technical data or inspection certificates for the material actually supplied are authoritative.
Technical data of the aluminum alloys
EN AW 6060
AlMgSi0.5
EN AW 6060 is an AlMgSi alloy with satisfactory machinability, good weldability, and very good to good resistance to weathering and seawater.
Values for: average cross-sections
- Chemical short designation
- AlMgSi0.5
- Material number
- 3.3206
- Tensile strength
- 215–260 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 160–230 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 70–80 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- approx. 1.86 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- satisfactory
- Weldability
- good
- Anodizability
- very good
- Corrosion resistance
- very good / good (weather / sea water)
Typical applications
Windows, doors, metal construction, decoration, screws, textile industry
Available product forms
Profiles; Solid material (round, flat, square, hexagonal)
EN AW 6082
AlMgSi1
EN AW 6082 is an AlMgSi alloy with good machinability as well as good weldability and very good to good resistance to weathering and seawater.
Values for: Diameter up to approx. 60 mm
- Chemical short designation
- AlMgSi1
- Material number
- 3.2315
- Tensile strength
- 300–350 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 240–320 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 95–105 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.5–1.9 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- good
- Weldability
- good
- Anodizability
- very good
- Corrosion resistance
- very good / good (weather / sea water)
Typical applications
Chemical industry, food industry, architecture
Available product forms
Profile; solid material (round, flat, square, hexagonal); plates
EN AW-7075
AlZnMgCu1.5
EN AW 7075 reaches high tensile strength in the T6/T651 condition, which varies significantly depending on the product form and dimensions. The alloy is very easy to machine; welding and anodizing are not suitable.
Values for: T6/T651; depending on product form and dimensions
- Chemical short designation
- AlZnMgCu1.5
- Material number
- 3.4365
- Tensile strength
- T6/T651: approx. 360–560 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- approx. 450 N/mm²
- Hardness
- approx. 140 HB
- Machinability
- very good
- Weldability
- not suitable
- Anodizability
- not suitable
- Corrosion resistance
- poor / poor (weather conditions / seawater)
Typical applications
Aviation, Mechanical Engineering
Available product forms
Solid material (round, flat, square, hexagonal); plates
EN AW 6026 LF
AlMgSiBi
EN AW 6026 LF is the recommended lead-free alternative for many applications where EN AW 2007 or EN AW 2011 were previously used.
Values for: Diameter up to approx. 80 mm
- Chemical short designation
- AlMgSiBi
- Tensile strength
- 345–370 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 300–330 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 95 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.7–2.2 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- very good
- Weldability
- good
- Anodizability
- not specified
- Corrosion resistance
- very good / good (weather / sea water)
Typical applications
Drilling, turning, and milling applications
Available product forms
Solid material (round, flat, square, hexagonal)
EN AW 2007
AlCuMgPb
EN AW 2007 is highly machinable for drilling, turning, and milling applications. The alloy contains lead; for many applications, EN AW 6026 LF is recommended as a lead-free alternative.
Values for: Diameter up to approx. 60 mm
- Chemical short designation
- AlCuMgPb
- Material number
- 3.1645
- Tensile strength
- 370–470 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 250–325 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 100–140 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.3–1.5 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- very good
- Weldability
- not suitable
- Anodizability
- not specified
- Corrosion resistance
- poor / poor (weather conditions / seawater)
Typical applications
Drilling, turning, and milling applications
Available product forms
Solid material (round, flat, square, hexagonal)
EN AW 2011
AlCuBiPb
EN AW 2011 is highly machinable for drilling, turning, and milling applications. The alloy contains lead; EN AW 6026 LF is recommended as a lead-free alternative for many applications.
Values for: Diameter up to approx. 60 mm
- Chemical short designation
- AlCuBiPb
- Material number
- 3.1655
- Tensile strength
- 370–410 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 270–315 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 110–130 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.4–1.6 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- very good
- Weldability
- not suitable
- Anodizability
- not specified
- Corrosion resistance
- sufficient / poor (weather / seawater)
Typical applications
Drilling, turning, and milling applications
Available product forms
Solid material (round, flat, square, hexagonal)
EN AW-2017A
AlCu4MgSi(A)
EN AW 2017A is specified for applications in aviation, transport, and traffic, as well as for forgings. The older DIN abbreviation is AlCuMg1. Machinability is good; welding and anodizing are not suitable.
Values for: Thicknesses up to approx. 50 mm
- Chemical short designation
- AlCu4MgSi(A)
- Material number
- 3.1325
- Tensile strength
- 385–460 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 245–340 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 95–130 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.3–1.7 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- good
- Weldability
- not suitable
- Anodizability
- not suitable
- Corrosion resistance
- sufficient / poor (weather / seawater)
Typical applications
Aviation, transport, traffic, forgings
Available product forms
Records
EN AW 5083
AlMg4.5Mn
For EN AW 5083, separate data is available for rolled products and cast plates. The technical values are therefore presented separately for each version.
- Chemical short designation
- AlMg4.5Mn
- Material number
- 3.3547
Version: Rolled product
Values for: Thicknesses from approx. 6 mm
- Tensile strength
- 270–350 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 125 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 69–75 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.1–1.3 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- sufficient
- Weldability
- very good
- Anodizability
- limited (technically feasible, aesthetically mediocre)
- Corrosion resistance
- very good
Typical applications
Shipbuilding, pressure vessel construction, mechanical engineering, load-bearing welded structures, offshore, vehicle construction
Version: Cast plate
Values for: Thicknesses from approx. 6 mm
- Tensile strength
- 240–275 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 115–125 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 68–75 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- 1.05–1.25 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- very good
- Weldability
- good
- Anodizability
- good
- Corrosion resistance
- very good
Typical applications
Mold making, jig construction, model making, mechanical engineering – wherever high dimensional stability and distortion-free milling are critical
Available product forms
Plates (rolled product and cast plate)
EN AW 5754
AlMg3
EN AW 5754 is specified for metal and container construction as well as vehicle and shipbuilding. The alloy has good weldability and anodizing properties and possesses very good resistance to weathering and seawater.
Values for: Thicknesses from approx. 6 mm
- Chemical short designation
- AlMg3
- Material number
- 3.3535
- Tensile strength
- 190–250 N/mm²
- Yield strength
- 80–140 N/mm²
- Hardness
- 50–80 HB
- Thermal conductivity
- approx. 1.5 W/cm·°C
- Machinability
- sufficient
- Weldability
- good
- Anodizability
- good
- Corrosion resistance
- very good / very good (weather / seawater)
Typical applications
Metal and container construction, vehicle and shipbuilding, checkered plate
Available product forms
Plates; Chequer plate
Targeted selection of aluminum alloys
Even in its pure form, aluminium is a versatile material. It is easily malleable, has an aesthetically pleasing surface, and is particularly lightweight compared to many other metals.
As an alloy with other elements, its areas of application can be significantly expanded. Magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) are among the most important alloying elements. They influence properties such as strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, and weight.
In light of new European regulations regarding the classification of lead (Pb), we use future-proof lead-free alternatives. This ensures our aluminium products remain modern, high-performing, and aligned with upcoming requirements.
If you would like to compare aluminium with other materials, you can find a comparison overview of steel and stainless steel here.
Information provided without guarantee of completeness or accuracy.
Understanding aluminium alloy series
The first digit of the EN AW designation indicates the alloy series and its main alloying elements. Compare the materials above for specific properties and product forms.
