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Aluminium Alloy 6061 - Composition, Properties, Temper and Applications

Aluminum alloy 6061 is a versatile and heat-treatable alloy with medium to high strength. It contains aluminum as the primary component along with magnesium, silicon, and other elements in smaller amounts. Alloy 6061 has good corrosion resistance, toughness, workability and is widely available. Common applications include aircraft and aerospace components, marine fittings, bicycle frames, and electrical components.

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Aluminium Alloy 6061 - Composition, Properties, Temper and Applications

Aluminum alloy 6061 is a versatile and heat-treatable alloy with medium to high strength. It contains aluminum as the primary component along with magnesium, silicon, and other elements in smaller amounts. Alloy 6061 has good corrosion resistance, toughness, workability and is widely available. Common applications include aircraft and aerospace components, marine fittings, bicycle frames, and electrical components.

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Aluminium Alloy 6061 – Composition, Properties,

Temper and Applications


Background
Aluminium alloy 6061 is one of the most extensively used of the 6000 series aluminium alloys.
It is a versatile heat treatable extruded alloy with medium to high strength capabilities.

Composition
Table 1. Typical composition of aluminium alloy 6061

Component Amount (wt.%)


Aluminium Balance
Magnesium 0.8-1.2
Silicon 0.4 – 0.8
Iron Max. 0.7
Copper 0.15-0.40
Zinc Max. 0.25
Titanium Max. 0.15
Manganese Max. 0.15
Chromium 0.04-0.35
Others 0.05

Key Properties
Typical properties of aluminium alloy 6061 include:

         Medium to high strength

         Good toughness

         Good surface finish

         Excellent corrosion resistance to atmospheric conditions

         Good corrosion resistance to sea water

         Can be anodized

         Good weldability and brazability


         Good workability

         Widely available

Note: Property data is provided below, but should be used a guide only. As data may vary
between manufacturers, you should consult your supplier for more exact figures.

Physical Properties
Density: 2.7 g/cm3

Melting Point: Approx 580°C

Modulus of Elasticity: 70-80 GPa

Poissons Ratio: 0.33

Mechanical Properties
Temper Ultimate Tensile 0.2% Proof Stress Brinell Hardness Elongation
Strength (MPa) (MPa) (500kg load, 10mm 50mm dia (%)
ball)
0 110-152 65-110 30-33 14-16
T1 180 95-96 16
T4 179 min 110 min
T6 260-310 240-276 95-97 9-13

Thermal Properties
Co-Efficient of Thermal Expansion (20-100°C): 23.5x10-6 m/m.°C

Thermal Conductivity: 173 W/m.K

Electrical Properties
Electrical Resistivity: 3.7 – 4.0 x10-6 Ω.cm
Typical Heat Treatment/Temper States
Treatment Definition
F As fabricated
0 Annealed to obtain lower strength temper
T1 Cooled from an elevated shaping process and naturally aged1
T4, T4511 Solution heat treated and naturally aged2,3
T51 Cooled from an elevated shaping process and artificially aged
T6, T6511 Solution heat treated and artificially aged2,3

Note:

1. This designation applies to products which are not cold worked after cooling from an elevated temperature shaping process, or in which the effect of cold work in
flattening or straightening has no effect on mechanical properties

2. This designation applies to products which are not cold worked after solution heat-treated, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening has no
effect on mechanical properties

3. This designation applies to products which are not cold worked after solution heat-treatment, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening does
not effect mechanical properties.

Typically Available Forms


Being and extruded grade of aluminium, alloy 6061 is typically available as:

         Tube

         Bar

         Pipe

         Rod

Although many manufacturers offer a range of other standard extruded profiles.

Applications
Typical applications for aluminium alloy 6061 include:

         Aircraft and aerospace components


         Marine fittings

         Transport

         Bicycle frames

         Camera lenses

         Driveshafts

         Electrical fittings and connectors

         Brake components

         Valves

         Couplings

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