6082 aviation aluminum tube is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy tube, usually used to manufacture aircraft and other aircraft parts.
The 6082 aviation aluminum tube produced by Chalco Aluminum is applicable to the following standards: ASTM B210/B210M-19, ASTM B221/B221M-13, EN 755-2:2008, AMS QQ-A-200/9, AMS QQ-A-225/8, AS9100, NADCAP, JISQ 9100.
6082 aerospace aluminum tube stock size range
| OD(mm) | Wall (mm) | Length(mm) |
| 6 | 0.5 | 1000-6000 |
| 8 | 1 | 1000-6000 |
| 10 | 1 | 1000-6000 |
| 12 | 1 | 1000-6000 |
| 15 | 1 | 1000-6000 |
| 20 | 1 | 1000-6000 |
| 25 | 1.5 | 1000-6000 |
| 30 | 2 | 1000-6000 |
| 35 | 2 | 1000-6000 |
| 40 | 2 | 1000-6000 |
| 45 | 2.5 | 1000-6000 |
| 50 | 2.5 | 1000-6000 |
| 55 | 2.5 | 1000-6000 |
| 60 | 3 | 1000-6000 |
| 65 | 3 | 1000-6000 |
| 70 | 3 | 1000-6000 |
Chemical composition of 6082 aviation aluminum tube
| Chemical composition | % |
| Al | 96.4%-98.8% |
| Cu | 0.6%-1.2% |
| Si | 0.7%-1.3% |
| Mg | 0.6%-1.2% |
| Mn | 0.4%-1.0% |
| Cr | 0.25%-0.35% |
| Zn | ≤0.2% |
| Ti | ≤0.1% |
| ≤0.05% | |
| ≤0.15% |
Physical properties of 6082 aviation aluminum tube
| Physical properties | Value |
| Density | 2.70 g/cm3 |
| Elastic modulus | 70 GPa |
| Melting point | 555 °C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 23.2×10-6/°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 180 W/mK |
| Conductivity | 33.0 MS/m |
| Tensile strength | 310 MPa |
| Yield strength | 260 MPa |
| Elongation | 8%-10% |
The use of 6082 aerospace aluminum tube
6082 aviation aluminum tube is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy tube, usually used to manufacture aircraft and other aircraft parts. Some of these parts may include:
1. Fuselage structure
6082 aviation aluminum tubes can be used to manufacture support rods, support rods, connecting rods, counterweight rods and frames of aircraft fuselage structures.
2. Engine components
6082 aviation aluminum tubes can also be used to manufacture parts of aircraft engines, such as intake ducts, exhaust pipes, fuel delivery pipes and hydraulic pipes, etc.
3. Landing gear
6082 aviation aluminum tubes can be used to manufacture support rods and other parts of aircraft landing gear.
4. Auxiliary equipment
6082 aviation aluminum tube can also be used to manufacture components of aircraft auxiliary equipment, such as air conditioning, hydraulic system, fuel tank and fuel delivery system, etc.
Precautions when using 6082 aviation aluminum tube
Avoid impact: 6082 aviation aluminum tube has certain strength and hardness, but it still needs to avoid excessive impact and extrusion, so as not to affect its performance and shape.
Avoid corrosion: 6082 aviation aluminum tube has good corrosion resistance in atmospheric environment, but it is easy to be corroded in chemical environment such as strong acid and strong alkali. Avoid contact with these chemicals when using.
Keep dry: 6082 aviation aluminum tube is easy to be oxidized, so make sure its surface is dry before use and avoid contact with moisture.
Pay attention to temperature: 6082 aviation aluminum tube has a certain coefficient of thermal expansion, so when it is used in a high temperature environment, attention should be paid to its expansion and deformation to avoid irreversible deformation and rupture.
Correct installation: when using 6082 aviation aluminum pipe, it should be installed correctly and use appropriate pipe clamps and pipe joints to ensure its stability and safety.
Regular inspection: regularly inspect the surface and interior of the 6082 aviation aluminum tube, and repair or replace it in time if any problem is found, so as to ensure its normal use and prolong its life.