Aluminum 8006-H16
Temper
AA 8006 · UNS A98006 · EN AW-8006, AW 8006
H16 = strain hardened, three-quarter hard
Higher stiffness strip/foil where only mild bending is required.
Values for the H16 condition
Other 8006 tempers and conditions
8006 is listed in 11 conditions; see the grade overview at 8006.
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 |
H16This page 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-H16?
8006-H16 is 8006 in the H16 temper — higher stiffness strip/foil where only mild bending is required. 8006-H16 has a yield strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) — weaker than 63% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi). 8006-H16 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).
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 — 65/100, better than 80% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Hard to polish — 40/100, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
- Limited service temperature — 110°C (230 °F), worse than 89% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 38/100, worse than 84% of aluminum grades
8006-H16 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 8006-H16; 20 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 8006 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
8006-H16 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-H16 has a yield strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) — weaker than 63% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
8006-H16 is rated for continuous service to 110°C (230 °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-H16 conducts electricity at 47 % IACS, better than 88% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (61/100), better than 64% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 8006-H16 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-H16's machinability is fair (38/100, worse than 84% of aluminum grades); weldability good (68/100); formability good (65/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 8006-H16
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.
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.
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 | — |
8006-H16 — frequently asked
What is 8006-H16 used for?
8006-H16 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-H16?
8006-H16 has a typical yield strength of 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) — weaker than 63% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 11 listed tempers.
Is 8006-H16 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, worse than 84% 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-H16 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (68/100). 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-H16?
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-H16 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-H16?
8006-H16 is rated for continuous use to about 110°C (230 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 8006-H16?
Yes — 8006-H16 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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.