Aluminum Alloy 6061 (UNS A96061) is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy that demonstrates good mechanical properties, good weldability, and is often extruded. 6061 is one of the most common alloys of Aluminum for general purpose uses.
Aluminum Alloy 6061: forms, specifications and uses
Aluminum Alloy 6061 is supplied to specifications including AMS 4117, QQ-A-225/8 and ASTM B211.
Typical uses of Aluminum Alloy 6061 include aerospace - wings and fuselage, marine applications, automotive parts, bicycle frames, fishing reels and suppressors.
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Aluminum Alloy 6061 | UNS# A96061 is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy that demonstrates good mechanical properties, good weldability, and is often extruded. 6061 is one of the most common alloys of Aluminum for general purpose uses.
Aluminum Alloy 6061 Specifications:
Aluminum Alloy 6061 Products Offered at Titanium Industries:
Aluminum Alloy 6061 Applications:
- Aerospace - Wings and Fuselage
- Marine Applications
- Automotive Parts
- Bicycle Frames
- Fishing Reels
- Suppressors
DISCLAIMER: Alloy data sheets are for reference only, not for design purposes.
| Chemical Composition | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al 97% | Cu 0.3% | Si 0.6% | Mn 0.2% | Fe 0.7 % Max | |||||
| Mg 1% | Zn 0.3% Max | Ti 0.2% Max | Cr 0.2% Max | Other 0.2% | |||||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | Electrical conductivity (% IACS) | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F) | Specific heat capacity | Thermal expansion (1/°F) | Melting Point (°F) | |
| 0.0975 | 47.11 | 1250 | 0.214 | 0.00001310 | 1140 | |
| Mechanical Properties | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | Minimum | Maximum | |||||||
| Yield Strength Range (Rp0.2 Offset) (ksi) | 8 | 39 | |||||||
| Tensile Strength Range (Rm) (ksi) | 16 | 45 | |||||||
| Elongation (AL=5 x Ø) | 12.0% | 25.0% | |||||||
| Brinell Hardness (H) | 30 | 123 | |||||||
| Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) (E): 10000 | |||||||||
| Machineability General Index: 30% | |||||||||
Aluminum Alloy 6061: questions and answers
What is Aluminum Alloy 6061?
What is Aluminum Alloy 6061?
Aluminum Alloy 6061 (UNS A96061) is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy that demonstrates good mechanical properties, good weldability, and is often extruded. 6061 is one of the most common alloys of Aluminum for general purpose uses.
Which specifications does Aluminum Alloy 6061 meet?
Which specifications does Aluminum Alloy 6061 meet?
AMS 4117, QQ-A-225/8 and ASTM B211.
What is Aluminum Alloy 6061 used for?
What is Aluminum Alloy 6061 used for?
Aerospace - wings and fuselage, marine applications, automotive parts, bicycle frames, fishing reels and suppressors.