Aluminum 2036
AA 2036 · UNS A92036
2036 (A92036) is a medium-strength, formable Al-Cu sheet alloy developed for automotive body panels, balancing formability, strength and dent resistance.
Reference datasheet — 2036 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the T4 condition
2036 tempers and conditions
2036 is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. T4 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Softest condition, used only as an intermediate mill/rework state for severe forming before re-solution treatment. | 95 | 200 | 28 | 47 HB | 47 % IACS |
T4Default Solution heat treated and naturally aged | The standard supply condition for automotive body sheet: best combination of press formability and as-formed strength. | 195 | 340 | 24 | 80 HB | 41 % IACS |
T4 + paint bake | The in-service condition of a stamped panel — the paint-bake cycle raises yield strength for dent resistance without further processing. | 245 | 365 | 18 | 95 HB | 42 % IACS |
Solution heat treated and artificially aged | Rarely supplied; used only where maximum strength of a formed 2036 part is needed after shaping. | 310 | 395 | 12 | 110 HB | 44 % IACS |
What is 2036?
2036 (A92036) is a medium-strength, formable Al-Cu sheet alloy developed for automotive body panels, balancing formability, strength and dent resistance. In the default T4 condition it gives 195 MPa yield, 340 MPa tensile, 24% elongation and 80 HB, with formability rated high for a 2000-series alloy, and it is supplied almost exclusively as sheet and coil. Practical limits are no fusion welding, moderate corrosion resistance requiring pretreatment and paint, and a service temperature around 120 °C. 6111 and 6016 are the current alternatives for heat-treatable autobody sheet. 2036 has a density of 2.75 g/cm³ (0.0994 lb/in³), heavier than 67% of aluminum grades. It melts at 554°C (1,029 °F). 2036 has a yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 24% and the elastic modulus is 70.3 GPa (10.2 Msi).
What is 2036 used for?
- automotive outer body panels
- hoods and fenders
- formed sheet parts
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 24%, better than 92% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 80/100, better than 89% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 41 % IACS, better than 78% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 120°C (248 °F), worse than 79% of aluminum grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 40/100, worse than 75% of aluminum grades
2036 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 2036-T4; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
2036 has a density of 2.75 g/cm³ (0.0994 lb/in³), heavier than 67% of aluminum grades. It melts at 554°C (1,029 °F).
Mechanical10
2036 has a yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 24% and the elastic modulus is 70.3 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal6
2036 is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 159 W/m·K (91.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 74% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.4 µm/m·K (13 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
2036 conducts electricity at 41 % IACS, better than 78% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (40/100), worse than 75% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 2036 takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
2036's machinability is good (65/100, better than 62% of aluminum grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability very good (80/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. 2036 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 2036
Is 2036 easy to machine?
Machines cleanly in T4 with sharp carbide/PCD tooling, high speed and flood coolant; chips are short and non-gummy compared with 5000-series sheet.
Can 2036 be welded?
Fusion welding is not recommended (hot cracking, loss of aged strength); join by resistance spot welding, self-piercing rivets, clinching or structural adhesive.
Can 2036 be formed, bent or molded?
Designed for cold stamping in the T4 condition — draw promptly after solution treatment while natural aging is incomplete, allow generous bend radii and expect springback higher than steel.
2036 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Cu | 2.2 – 3 | 2.6 |
| Mn | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.25 |
| Mg | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.45 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Zn | ≤ 0.25 | |
| Ti | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Others (each)each | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Others (total)total | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on 2036?
Use chromate-free/phosphate pretreatment plus e-coat or paint; anodizing gives only a dull grey copper-affected film and clear decorative anodizing should be avoided.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 2036 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A92036
- Also called
- 2036-T4
How much does 2036 cost?
2036 is a premium-cost aluminum ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
2036 — frequently asked
What is 2036 used for?
2036 is typically used for automotive outer body panels, hoods and fenders and formed sheet parts. In short: most formable 2000-series sheet; autobody panel alloy; bake-hardening sheet grade.
What is the yield strength of 2036?
2036 has a typical yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) — stronger than 51% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is 2036 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (65/100, better than 62% of aluminum grades). Machines cleanly in T4 with sharp carbide/PCD tooling, high speed and flood coolant; chips are short and non-gummy compared with 5000-series sheet.
Can 2036 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). Fusion welding is not recommended (hot cracking, loss of aged strength); join by resistance spot welding, self-piercing rivets, clinching or structural adhesive.
What surface finishes work on 2036?
Use chromate-free/phosphate pretreatment plus e-coat or paint; anodizing gives only a dull grey copper-affected film and clear decorative anodizing should be avoided.
Can 2036 be formed, bent or molded?
Designed for cold stamping in the T4 condition — draw promptly after solution treatment while natural aging is incomplete, allow generous bend radii and expect springback higher than steel.
What is the maximum service temperature of 2036?
2036 is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 2036-T4 and 2036-T6?
T4 is the default condition — the standard supply condition for automotive body sheet: best combination of press formability and as-formed strength. T6: rarely supplied; used only where maximum strength of a formed 2036 part is needed after shaping. Yield strength is 195 MPa in T4 versus 310 MPa in T6.
How much does 2036 cost?
2036 is a premium-cost aluminum ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- ASTM B209 — Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.