Aluminum 2036-T6
Temper
AA 2036 · UNS A92036
T6 = solution heat treated and artificially aged
Rarely supplied; used only where maximum strength of a formed 2036 part is needed after shaping.
Values for the T6 condition
Other 2036 tempers and conditions
2036 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at 2036.
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 |
T6This page 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-T6?
2036-T6 is 2036 in the T6 temper — rarely supplied; used only where maximum strength of a formed 2036 part is needed after shaping. 2036-T6 has a yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) and a tensile strength of 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) — stronger than 78% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 70.3 GPa (10.2 Msi). 2036-T6 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). T4 is the default condition FabDigit quotes; T6 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 44 % IACS, better than 85% of aluminum grades
- Conducts heat well — 170 W/m·K (98.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 82% of aluminum grades
- Easy to machine — 72/100, better than 80% of aluminum grades
- High strength — 310 MPa (45 ksi), better than 78% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 38/100, worse than 79% of aluminum grades
2036-T6 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 2036-T6; 20 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 2036 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
2036-T6 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-T6 has a yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) and a tensile strength of 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) — stronger than 78% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 70.3 GPa (10.2 Msi).
Thermal6
2036-T6 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 170 W/m·K (98.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 82% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.4 µm/m·K (13 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
2036-T6 conducts electricity at 44 % IACS, better than 85% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (38/100), worse than 79% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 2036-T6 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-T6's machinability is very good (72/100, better than 80% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (30/100); formability fair (40/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 2036-T6
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.
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.
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 | — |
2036-T6 — frequently asked
What is 2036-T6 used for?
2036-T6 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-T6?
2036-T6 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) and a tensile strength of 395 MPa (57.3 ksi) — stronger than 78% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is 2036-T6 easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (72/100, better than 80% 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-T6 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (30/100). 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-T6?
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-T6 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-T6?
2036-T6 is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °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.
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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.