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Description

Alloy 6061 is one of the most extensively used of the 6000 series aluminium alloys. Alloy 6061 has high corrosion resistance, moderate tensile strength, good formability, good surface finish and good weldability.

Machining

Alloy 6061 offers excellent machineability when machined using single-point or multi-spindle carbide tools on screw machines.

Applications

Aviation, LCD/semi-conductor, automation assembly, jigs & fixtures, precision engineering, construction industry, mechanical engineering

 

Chemical Properties

Si
Fe
Cu
Mn
Mg
Cr
Zn
Ti
Others
Each
Total
0.40-0.80
0.70
0.15-0.40
0.15
0.8-1.2
0.04-0.35

0.25
0.15
0.05
0.15

 

Mechanical Properties

Ultimate tensile strength
(ksi)
Tensile yield strength
(ksi)
Brinell Hardness
(500kg load / 10mm ball)
Elongation
% in 2 inch
(1/16in)
42
35
95
10

 

Physical Properties

Coefficient of linear expansion
(0-100°C) °C -1 X 106
Melting range
(°C)
Thermal conductivity
(0-100oC) W/m °C
Electrical resistivity
@ 20°C μΩcm
23.6
575-650
167
4.0

 

Most Commonly Used

Form

Thickness/Diameter (mm)

Length(mm)
Width(mm)
Sheet
2.50 – 6.35
2438.00
1219.00
Plate
8.00 – 285.00
3657.00
1524.00
Rod
9.39 – 350.00
2500.00 – 3657.00
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Bar
5.90 – 56.89
3657.00
15.74 – 132.00

 

Note: For all dimensions not found above, please contact our sales representative for more details.