Aluminum 6063
Material Data Sheet
Aluminum alloy 6063 is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. It is normally used in intricate extrusions.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 98.9 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.70 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.40 |
Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.7 g/cm3 | 0.0975 |
| Melting Point | 622°C | 1150°F |
Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 90 MPa | 13053 psi |
| Yield Strength | 48 MPa | 6962 psi |
| Shear Strength | 69 MPa | 10008 psi |
| Fatigue Strength | 55 MPa | 7977 psi |
| Elastic Modulus | 70-80 GPa | 10153-11603 ksi |
| Yield Strength | 48 MPa | 6962 psi |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Hardness | 25 | 25 |
Thermal Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 20.9 J/g-°C | 0.215 BTU/lb-°F | Thermal Conductivity | 200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
Applications
Aluminum 6063 is used in the following application areas:
- Architectural applications
- Extrusions
- Window frames
- Doors
- Shop fittings
- Irrigation tubing
