Aluminum 6061
Material Data Sheet
Aluminum 6061 is the most commonly used and among the most versatile aluminum alloy. Known for its strength, workability, corrosion resistance, and ease of joining, aluminum bar grade 6061 is in use across a wide variety of industries and applications.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum, Al | 95.8 – 98.6 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.80 – 1.2 |
| Iron, Fe | ≤ 0.70 |
| Manganese, Mn | ≤ 0.15 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.40 – 0.80 |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.04 – 0.35 |
| Zinc, Zn | ≤ 0.25 |
| Copper, Cu | ≤ 0.15 – 0.40 |
| Titanium, Ti | ≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.7 g/cm3 | 0.0975 lb/in3 |
| Melting Point | 588°C | 1090°F |
Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 115 MPa | 16680 psi |
| Yield Strength | 48 MPa | 6962 psi |
| Shear Strength | 83 MPa | 12038 psi |
| Fatigue Strength | 62 MPa | 18992 psi |
| Elastic Modulus | 70-80 GPa | 10153-11603 ksi |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Elongation | 25% | 25% |
| Hardness | 30 | 30 |
Thermal Properties
| Properties | Metric | English |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.896 J/g-°C | 0.214 BTU/lb-°F |
| Thermal Conductivity | 167 W/m-K | 1160 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
Applications
Aluminum 6061is used in the following application areas:
- Aircraft fittings
- Camera lens mounts
- Couplings
- Marines fittings and hardware
- Electrical fittings and connectors
- Decorative or misc. hardware
- Hinge pins
- Magneto parts
- Brake pistons
- Hydraulic pistons
- Appliance fittings
- Valves and valve parts
- Bike frames
