6082 T6 Aerospace Aluminum Pipe Tube
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6082 T6 Aerospace Aluminum Pipe Tube

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.

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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

6082 aerospace aluminum tube

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.

application of 6082 aerospace aluminum tube

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.

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