Introduction to 6061T6 Aluminum
6061 Aluminum is one of the most versatile types of aluminum alloys that can be heat treated. This A6061-T651 or 6061T6 aluminum type is commonly used for medium to strength application requirements, high rigidity, good ductility and excellent corrosion resistance.
Production standard
- UNS A96061
- AMS 4027
- ASTM B 209
- ASME SB 209
- T651 Tooling Plate (®Alcoa North American Rolled Products)
- Aluminium 6061
- 6061-T6 temper
- 6061-T651 temper
Applications
- Transport components – bodywork and truck frame
- Structural components – steps, background, coverings
- Aviation and marine spare parts
- Machine processing equipment
- Entertainment products
Chemical properties of Aluminum 6061T6
| ELEMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Silicon | .40 min | .8 max |
| Iron | .7 max | |
| Copper | .15 min | .40 max |
| >Manganese | .8 min | 1.2 max |
| Magnesium | .8 | 1.2 |
| Chromium | .04 min | .35 max |
| Zinc | .25 max | |
| Titanium | .15 max | |
| Others Each | .05 max | |
| Others Total | .15 max | |
| Aluminum | Balance |
Physical properties of Aluminum 6061T6
| Density lb/inᶟ | 0.0975 |
| Thermal Conductivity, Btu-in/hr-ft²-°F | 1160 |
| Electrical Resistivity, Ω-cm | 3.99e-006 |
Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy 6061T6
| ltimate Tensile Strength, psi | 45,000 |
| Tensile Yield Strength, psi | 40,000 |
| Elongation at Break | 12% |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 60 |
| Modulus of Elasticity, ksi | 10,000 |
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