Aluminum 8006
AA 8006 · UNS A98006 · EN AW-8006, AW 8006
8006 is a non-heat-treatable Al-Fe-Mn (8000 series) alloy in which 1.2–2.0 % Fe and 0.3–1.0 % Mn form fine dispersed Al-Fe-Mn intermetallics that strengthen the alloy and refine grain, giving markedly higher elongation and deep-drawing performance than 1000 series or 8011 foil at equal strength.
8006 tempers and conditions
8006 is supplied in 11 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 11 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Pick for deep-drawn containers, formed lids and soft laminating foil needing maximum elongation. | 45 | 110 | 35 | 28 HB | 48 % IACS |
As fabricated | Hot-rolled re-roll stock feeding foil mills; no mechanical property guarantee. | 60 | 120 | 25 | 32 HB | 48 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Back-annealed quarter hard: softer, more ductile than H12 at similar strength for deep forming. | 95 | 125 | 18 | 36 HB | 48 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Light temper rolling when moderate stiffness plus good forming is needed. | 105 | 130 | 15 | 38 HB | 47.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | Common container/lidding foil temper: H14-like strength with better elongation and flatness. | 120 | 150 | 12 | 43 HB | 47.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | Most commonly stocked balance of strength, formability and puncture resistance for container foil and fin stock. | 130 | 155 | 10 | 45 HB | 47 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | Stiffer back-annealed strip with retained bendability for shallow-formed parts. | 145 | 170 | 8 | 48 HB | 47 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Higher stiffness strip/foil where only mild bending is required. | 155 | 175 | 6 | 50 HB | 47 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, full hard | Near-full-hard stabilized foil where flatness and strength both matter. | 170 | 190 | 5 | 53 HB | 46.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, full hard | Full-hard foil for high-strength thin gauge packaging and laminate substrates. | 180 | 195 | 4 | 55 HB | 46 % IACS |
Strain hardened, extra hard | Maximum cold-rolled strength for the thinnest high-tensile foil gauges. | 195 | 210 | 3 | 58 HB | 46.5 % IACS |
What is 8006?
8006 is a non-heat-treatable Al-Fe-Mn (8000 series) alloy in which 1.2–2.0 % Fe and 0.3–1.0 % Mn form fine dispersed Al-Fe-Mn intermetallics that strengthen the alloy and refine grain, giving markedly higher elongation and deep-drawing performance than 1000 series or 8011 foil at equal strength. It is rolled to container foil for trays and lidding, flexible packaging foil, heat-exchanger fin and clad brazing foil, and deep-drawn foil parts, and is stocked in O and H12 through H19/H28 tempers. It cannot be strengthened by heat treatment, H tempers recover and soften at elevated temperature, and the high iron content produces a dark grey anodic film unsuited to decorative anodizing. 8006 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 630°C (1,166 °F). 8006 has a yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) — weaker than 73% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
What is 8006 used for?
- Deep-drawn container and tray foil
- Lidding and sealing foil
- Heat exchanger fin stock
- Flexible packaging foil laminates
- Capacitor foil
- Clad brazing foil
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 47 % IACS, better than 88% of aluminum grades
- Conducts heat well — 185 W/m·K (106.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 87% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 78/100, better than 87% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Hard to polish — 40/100, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 35/100, worse than 86% of aluminum grades
- Limited service temperature — 120°C (248 °F), worse than 79% of aluminum grades
8006 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
8006 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0979 lb/in³), heavier than 51% of aluminum grades. It melts at 630°C (1,166 °F).
Mechanical10
8006 has a yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) — weaker than 73% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
8006 is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 185 W/m·K (106.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 87% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.6 µm/m·K (13.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
8006 conducts electricity at 47 % IACS, better than 88% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (62/100), better than 67% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 8006 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.
Manufacturability7
8006's machinability is fair (35/100, worse than 86% of aluminum grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability very good (78/100).
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. 8006 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 8006
Is 8006 easy to machine?
Rarely machined; if slit/blanked, use sharp carbide tooling, high rake and lubricant — the soft matrix with hard Fe-intermetallics burrs easily and abrades edges.
Can 8006 be welded?
Weldable by GTAW/GMAW with 1100 or 4043 filler and by resistance/ultrasonic methods; heat-affected zone reverts to O-temper strength, and foil gauges are normally sealed rather than welded.
Can 8006 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-draw and wall-ironing behaviour, especially in O/H22/H24; the fine Al-Fe-Mn dispersoids give higher elongation and pinhole resistance than 1000 series at equal strength.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit applies to 8006. Every 8006 part is priced by an engineer; design inside these and the quote comes back without a redesign loop.
Sheet metal
| Formability | Excellent78 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Weldability | Better70 / 100 |
8006 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SiSi+Fe combined limits apply per some national standards | ≤ 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Feprimary strengthening/grain-refining element | 1.2 – 2 | 1.6 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.3 | 0.05 |
| Mnforms Al-Fe-Mn dispersoids | 0.3 – 1 | 0.55 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Alremainder, ≈97.5% | balance |
What surface finishes work on 8006?
Takes chromate-free conversion coatings, lacquers and PET/PP laminations well; anodizing gives a dark grey non-decorative film, so painted or coated finishes are preferred.
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).
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 8006 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A98006
- Aluminum Association
- AA8006
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AW-8006AW 8006AlFe1.5MnAlFeMn
How much does 8006 cost?
8006 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 83% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
8006 — frequently asked
What is 8006 used for?
8006 is typically used for deep-drawn container and tray foil, lidding and sealing foil, heat exchanger fin stock, flexible packaging foil laminates, capacitor foil and clad brazing foil. In short: iron-rich foil base.
What is the yield strength of 8006?
8006 has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) — weaker than 73% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 11 listed tempers.
Is 8006 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (35/100, worse than 86% of aluminum grades). Rarely machined; if slit/blanked, use sharp carbide tooling, high rake and lubricant — the soft matrix with hard Fe-intermetallics burrs easily and abrades edges.
Can 8006 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Weldable by GTAW/GMAW with 1100 or 4043 filler and by resistance/ultrasonic methods; heat-affected zone reverts to O-temper strength, and foil gauges are normally sealed rather than welded.
What surface finishes work on 8006?
Takes chromate-free conversion coatings, lacquers and PET/PP laminations well; anodizing gives a dark grey non-decorative film, so painted or coated finishes are preferred.
Can 8006 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent deep-draw and wall-ironing behaviour, especially in O/H22/H24; the fine Al-Fe-Mn dispersoids give higher elongation and pinhole resistance than 1000 series at equal strength.
What is the maximum service temperature of 8006?
8006 is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 8006 cost?
8006 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 83% 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.
Can FabDigit make parts in 8006?
Yes — 8006 is available for sheet metal; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- EN 573-3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition — CEN (2019)
- EN 546-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Foil — Mechanical properties — CEN (2007)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- Container and fin-stock foil alloy datasheets (8006/8011/8079) — various foil producers (2023)
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.