Aluminium Fire rated glazed systems
About Aluminium
Before we get into Aluminium fire rated glazed system, it’s important for us to explain the habitation of Aluminium. Everybody knows that aluminium melts faster than steel but how its fire rated. Below are some details which we need to know about Aluminium and it properties.
Aluminium alloy 6060 is a medium strength heat treatable alloy. It has very good corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for complex cross sections and has very good anodizing response.
| Alloy | Forms | Characteristics - Properties | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN-AW- 6060 | Extruded Profile |
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Architectural sections, frames, lightings, etc.. |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Alloys EN - AW | 6060 |
| Melting range °C | 585-650 |
| Density g/cm³ | 2,70 |
| Electrical conductivity MS/m | 34-38 |
| Thermal conductivity W/(m K) | 200-220 |
| Specific Heat J/(Kg K) | 898 |
| Thermal expansion values | |
| -50 to 20 °C (10-6 K) | 21,8 |
| 20 to 100 °C (10-6 K) | 23,4 |
| 20 to 200 °C (10-6 K) | 24,5 |
| 20 to 300 °C (10-6 K) | 25,6 |
