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6061 Aluminum

6061 Aluminum

6061 Aluminum

Product catalog summary
Overview of 6061 Aluminum:
6061 Aluminum is a precipitation-hardened alloy primarily composed of magnesium and silicon. It is renowned for its versatility among heat-treatable alloys, offering medium to high strength, good toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance.
Features:
  • Good machinability and weldability
  • Most common alloy for general-purpose use
Applications:
  • Transportation components
  • Aircraft and marine fittings
  • Machine processing equipment
  • Recreation products
Electrical Conductivity:
Approximately 40% of copper.
Chemical Composition:
ElementMaximum/Range
Silicon0.40 - 0.8
Iron0.7
Copper0.15 - 0.40
Manganese0.8 - 1.2
Magnesium0.8 - 1.2
Chromium0.04 - 0.35
Zinc0.25
Titanium0.15
Others Each0.05
Others Total0.15
AluminumBalance
Physical Properties:
  • Density: 0.0975 lb/in³
  • Thermal Conductivity: 1160 Btu-in/hr-ft²-°F
  • Electrical Resistivity: 3.99e-006 Ω-cm
  • Specific Gravity: 2.7
  • Melting Point: 1090°F
  • Modules of Elasticity in Tension: 10
  • Modules of Elasticity in Torsion: 3.8
Mechanical Properties:
  • Ultimate Tensile Strength: 45,000 psi
  • Tensile Yield Strength: 40,000 psi
  • Elongation at Break: 12%
  • Hardness, Rockwell B: 60
  • Modules of Elasticity: 10,000 ksi
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Catalog excerpts

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6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum plate is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy containing magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements. 6061 aluminum plate is one of the most versatile of the heat-treatable alloys. 6061 is popular for its medium to high strength requirements, good toughness and excellent corrosion resistance. • Good Machinability and weldability • Most common alloy of aluminum for general purpose use • Transportation Components • Aircraft and marine fittings • Machine processing equipment • Recreation Products Electrical Conductivity Chemical Composition Element Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Zinc Titanium Others Each Others Total Aluminum

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6061 Aluminum Physical Properties Density lb/in³ Thermal Conductivity, Btu-in/hr-ft²-°F Electrical Resistivity, Ω-cm Specific Gravity Melting Point (Deg F) Modules of Elasticity in Tension Modules of elasticity in Torsion Mechanical Properties Ultimate Tensile Strength Tensile Yield Strength Elongation at Break Hardness, Rockwell B Modules of Elasticity, ksi

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