Applications
- Windows, doors, and structural frames.
- Architectural and construction components.
- Automotive industry elements.
- Store equipment.
- Irrigation piping.
- Electronic equipment and high-tech products.
Characteristics:
- Medium-strength alloy, known as architectural and decorative.
- Can be anodized, greatly increasing corrosion resistance.
- Excellent formability and ease of extrusion.
- Lightweight with excellent aesthetics.
- Good thermal conductivity.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(Al) Aluminio | %(Si) Silicio | %(Fe) Hierro | %(Cu) Cobre | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(Mg) Magnesio | %(Cr) Cromo | %(Zn) Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 (Tube, sheet, & angle) | 98.0% Máximo | 0.30% - 0.60% Máximo | 0.10% - 3.30% Máximo | 0.10% Máximo | 0.30% Máximo | 0.45% - 0.60% Máximo | 0.10% Máximo | 0.15% Máximo |