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6061-T6 Aluminum Specs

This document provides information on the composition, properties, and specifications of 6061-T6 aluminum. It lists the allowable weight percentages of various components that make up the alloy, including aluminum (95.8-98.6%), magnesium (0.8-1.2%), and others. It also details the alloy's typical density, mechanical properties like tensile strength and elongation, electrical and thermal properties, and melting points.

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6061-T6 Aluminum Specs

This document provides information on the composition, properties, and specifications of 6061-T6 aluminum. It lists the allowable weight percentages of various components that make up the alloy, including aluminum (95.8-98.6%), magnesium (0.8-1.2%), and others. It also details the alloy's typical density, mechanical properties like tensile strength and elongation, electrical and thermal properties, and melting points.

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Material Notes






Component Wt. %
Al 95.8 - 98.6
Cr 0.04 - 0.35
Cu 0.15 - 0.4
Fe Max 0.7
Component Wt. %
Mg 0.8 - 1.2
Mn Max 0.15
Other, each Max 0.05
Other, total Max 0.15
Component Wt. %
Si 0.4 - 0.8
Ti Max 0.15
Zn Max 0.25

Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Density 2.7 g/cc 0.0975 lb/in
AA; Typical
Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Rockwell B 60 60 Converted from Brinell Hardness Value
Hardness, Vickers 107 107 Converted from Brinell Hardness Value
Ultimate Tensile
Strength
310 MPa 45000 psi
AA; Typical
Tensile Yield Strength 276 MPa 40000 psi
AA; Typical
Elongation at Break 12 % 12 %
AA; Typical; 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) Thickness
Modulus of Elasticity 68.9 GPa 10000 ksi
AA; Typical; Average of tension and compression. Compression
modulus is about 2% greater than tensile modulus.
Poisson's Ratio 0.33 0.33 Estimated from trends in similar Al alloys.
Fatigue Strength 96.5 MPa 14000 psi
AA; 500,000,000 cycles completely reversed stress; RR Moore
machine/specimen
Fracture Toughness 29 MPa-m 26.4 ksi-in
KIC; TL orientation.
Shear Strength 207 MPa 30000 psi AA; Typical
Electrical Properties
Electrical Resistivity 3.99e-006 ohm-
cm
3.99e-006 ohm-cm
AA; Typical at 68F
Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 68F 23.6 m/m-C 13.1 in/in-F AA; Typical; Average over 68-212F range.
CTE, linear 250C 25.2 m/m-C 14 in/in-F Estimated from trends in similar Al alloys. 20-300C.
Thermal Conductivity 167 W/m-K 1160 BTU-in/hr-ft-
F
AA; Typical at 77F
Melting Point 582 - 652 C 1080 - 1205 F AA; Typical range based on typical composition for wrought
products 1/4 inch thickness or greater; Eutectic melting can be
completely eliminated by homogenization.
Solidus 582 C 1080 F AA; Typical
Liquidus 652 C 1205 F AA; Typical

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