



6022 aluminum coil is a heat-treatable aluminum alloy in the Al-Mg-Si (6xxx) series, widely used for automotive body panels. It is known for its excellent formability in the T4 temper and its strong paint-bake hardening response, which allows the material to achieve higher strength after the painting process. This makes 6022 aluminum sheet especially suitable for lightweight automotive exterior and interior panels.
Description
Features
- Magnesium–silicon aluminum alloy
Belongs to the 6000-series aluminum alloys, with Mg and Si as the primary alloying elements, designed for high strength and excellent surface quality.
- High mechanical strength
Offers higher strength than 6061 and 6063, suitable for automotive, structural, and high-load applications.
- Excellent corrosion resistance
Resistant to atmospheric and industrial corrosion, suitable for outdoor and automotive body panels.
- Good thermal conductivity
Supports heat dissipation in mechanical and structural components.
- Good formability and workability
Can be rolled, bent, stamped, and formed into complex profiles, making it ideal for automotive and industrial applications.
- Good weldability
Compatible with TIG and MIG welding, ensuring reliable joint performance.
- Smooth surface finish
Suitable for anodizing, coating, painting, and film lamination, providing both decorative and functional surfaces.
- Heat-treatable
Can be strengthened by solution heat treatment and artificial aging (T4/T6), offering flexibility for performance optimization.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Alloy / Grade | 6022 |
| Chemical Composition (%) | Mg 0.25–0.60, Si 0.8–1.3, Fe ≤ 0.50, Cu ≤ 0.20, Mn ≤ 0.20, Cr ≤ 0.10, Zn ≤ 0.25, Ti ≤ 0.15, Al Balance |
| Series | 6000 Series (Al-Mg-Si) |
| Temper | T4, T6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.5 – 6.0 |
| Width (mm) | 600 – 2000 |
| Length (mm) | 1000 – 6000 (Customizable) |
| Surface Finish | Mill Finish, Pre-treated, Oiled |
| Standard | ASTM B209, EN 573, EN 485 |
Applications
- Automotive outer body panels.
- Doors, hoods, roofs, and trunk lids.
- Automotive structural and reinforcement panels.
- Lightweight vehicle body systems.




















