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EN AW-6061 | AlMg1SiCu | AA6061 as-cast condition

Numeric designationEN AW-6061 | AA6061
Chemical designationAlMg1SiCu
StateGusszustand
Etching5 % NaOH | Barker

The micrographs show the formation of intermetallic phases in the extrusion ingot.

The hardness is 45 HBW2.5/62.5.

Etching parameters Barker:

  • 30 V d-c
  • 150 sec
  • V2A cathode