Aluminium alloy 6061 is one of the most extensively used of the 6000 series aluminium alloys. It is a versatile heat treatable extruded alloy with medium to high strength capabilities.
Aluminium alloy 6061 is one of the most extensively used of the 6000 series aluminium alloys. It is a versatile heat treatable extruded alloy with medium to high strength capabilities. Composition.
Component | Amount (wt.%) |
Aluminium | Balance |
Magnesium | 0.8-1.2 |
Silicon | 0.4 – 0.8 |
Iron | Max. 0.7 |
Copper | 0.15-0.40 |
Zinc | Max. 0.25 |
Titanium | Max. 0.15 |
Manganese | Max. 0.15 |
Chromium | 0.04-0.35 |
Others | 0.05 |
Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa) | 0.2% Proof Stress (MPa) | Brinell Hardness (500kg load, 10mm ball) | Elongation 50mm dia (%) |
0 | 110-152 | 65-110 | 30-33 | 14-16 |
T1 | 180 | 95-96 |
| 16 |
T4 | 179 min | 110 min |
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T6 | 260-310 | 240-276 | 95-97 | 9-13 |
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