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Alcoa introduces new high-strength 6000 series alloy

15 Sep 2022 15:54 reported by Joy Liu

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Alcoa Corp., a leading aluminum producer in the US, introduced a new high-strength 6000 series alloy, A210 ExtruStrong, which has advantages in a variety of extrusion applications, including transportation, construction, industrial, and consumer products.

Alcoa also said that its C611 EZCast alloy, a high-performance alloy that does not need dedicated heat treatment, is recognized with an international award for its application in one-piece megacastings for the automobile industry.

Kelly Thomas, Alcoa’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, said that innovating new aluminum alloy technologies for sustainable applications such as electric vehicles aligns with the company’s prospect to reshape the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.