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Aluminum 6061-T6/651/6511/T4 Product Guide


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Overview

6061 Aluminum is, by any measure, the most commonly used aluminum alloy in the world. It is usefil in almost any application due to its strength, heat treatability, comparatively easy machining, and weldability. If that were not enough, it is also capable of being anodized, adding a layer of protection for finished parts. It is typically used in aircraft components, cameras, couplings, marine fittings and hardware, electrical components and connectors, decorative hardware, pins, brake and hydraulic pistons, valves, and bicycle frames.


Common Trade Names

UNS A96061, ISO AlMg1SiCu, AA6061-T6, Al6061-T651, AA6061-T4, Al6061-T4


Specifications - Aluminum 6061

ASTM

B209, B210, B211-03, B221-14, B308

AMS

QQ-A-200/9, QQ-A-225/8, 4027, 4082, 4117H, 4150

ASME

SB-221


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American Std Channel 6061
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Aluminum Assoc. I-Beam 6061
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American Std I-Beam 6061
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Aluminum Tread Plate 6061
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Aluminum Sheet/Plate 6061
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Aluminum T-Bar 6061
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Threaded Rod 6061
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Rectangle Tube 6061
Round Tube diagram
Aluminum Round Tube 6061
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Square Tube 6061



Applications

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Electronics
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Hydraulic equipment
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Mechanical and Chemical Properties

Mechanical Information

T6/651/6511

T4

Density

T6/651/6511: 0.1 lb/in3

T4: 0.1 lb/in3

Ultimate Tensile Strength

T6/651/6511: 45,000 psi

T4: 35,000 psi

Yield Tensile Strength

T6/651/6511: 40,000 psi

T4: 21,000 psi

Fatigue Strength

T6/651/6511: 14,000 psi

T4: 14,000 psi

Shear Strength

T6/651/6511: 30,000 psi

T4: 23,000 psi

Shear Modulus

T6/651/6511: 3,800 ksi

T4: 3,800 ksi

Hardness Rockwell/Brinell

T6/651/6511: B60/95

T4: 65

Elongation at break percentage

T6/651/6511: 17%

T4: 22%

Modulus of Elasticity

T6/651/6511: 10,000 ksi

T4: 10,000 ksi

Poissons Ratio

T6/651/6511: .33

T4: .33

Machinability Percentage

T6/651/6511: 50

T4: 50

Melting Point

T6/651/6511: 1,080-1,205 F

T4: 1,080-1,205 F

Electrical Conductivity

T6/651/6511: 43% IACS

T4: 43% IACS




Chemistry Information

Element

Percentage

Element: Al

Percentage: 98

Element: Cr

Percentage: 0.04 - 0.35

Element: Cu

Percentage: 0.15 - 0.4

Element: Fe

Percentage: 0.7 max

Element: Mg

Percentage: 0.8 - 1.2

Element: Mn

Percentage: 0.15 max

Element: Si

Percentage: 0.4 - 0.8

Element: Ti

Percentage: 0.15 max

Element: Zn

Percentage: 0.25 max




Chemistry Information
Element
Percentage
Al 98
Cr 0.04 - 0.35
Cu 0.15 - 0.4
Fe 0.7 max
Mg 0.8 - 1.2
Mn 0.15 max
Si 0.4 - 0.8
Ti 0.15 max
Zn 0.25 max
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