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Old 02-04-2011
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Second best option would be 2024 (dural). It's MUCH better than 6082 with a yeld tensile strength nearly twice as high depending on the tempering you can get (2024 T861 being one of the best with 510 MPa against 255 MPa for 6082 T6).

FYI 7075 T6 has a yeld tensile strength at 24°C of 517 MPa...
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