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Aluminum round or square bar/rod specification | |
Temper States | O,H112,T |
Technique | Extruded |
Length | 100-1200 m or as customer requirements |
Diameter | 5-300mm(according to your requirements |
Surface treament | Anodized,mill finished,glaze,power coating,brushing,polished |
Application | Aircraft and aerospace components, marine fittings, transport, bicycle frames, camera lenses, drive shafts electrical fittings and connectors, brake components, valves, couplings. |
Delivery Time | 15-30 days varies upon order quantity |
Other aluminum bars'product | 2A12,2024,5052,5083,6061,6063.6082,7050,7075 |
Loading Port | shanghai or other major ports |
Payment | T/T 30% as deposit, 70% before delivery. |
Supply ability | 500 tons per week |
Al-6061 aluminum alloy is a general purpose structural alloy developed by Alcoa in 1935. The temper designations mainly have 6061-T4, T451, Al 6061-T6, 6061-T651, etc. It is one of the most widely used alloys. The main alloying elements are magnesium (Mg) and silicon (Si). The content of silicon and magnesium in this alloy is close to form magnesium silicide (Mg2Si), so it is a heat-treated wrought alloy.
Aluminum 6061-T6 has a minimum yield strength of 35 ksi (240 MPa), which is almost equal to that of A36 steel. This strength, combined with its light weight (about 1/3 that of steel), makes it particularly suitable for structural applications where static loads are a concern. Compared to 7000 (e.g. alloy 7075) and 2000 series (e.g. alloy 2024) aluminum, AA6061, although lower in strength, is less sensitive to solution heat treatment and quench variation.
Because 6061 aluminium alloy is easy to extrude, it can provide a variety of product forms such as sheet, strip, plate, rod, forgings, tubes, pipes, wires, extruded parts and structural shapes.
Aluminum 6061 has good corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, formability, weldability, and machinability. Generally suitable for medium to high strength requirements, and has good toughness. Applications range from food and beverage packaging, electronic products and home appliances, architectural decoration, transportation to aerospace components. Alloy 6082, popular in Europe, is slightly stronger than AA6061 and has similar uses.
The abbreviations Al-6061 and AA6061 in this article are the same material. Al-Aluminum; AA-the Aluminum Association or Aluminum Alloy.
The following tables and lists summarize 6061 aluminum properties, datasheet and specs including chemical composition, physical properties and mechanical properties, welding, hardness, machinability, heat treating, etc.
Aluminium 6061 chemical composition is listed in the following table.
AA-6061 Chemical Composition, % | |||||||||||
ASTM, SAE AMS | ANSI, Alloy (UNS) | Si | Fe, ≤ | Cu | Mn, ≤ | Mg | Cr | Zn, ≤ | Ti, ≤ | Other Elements, Each (Total), ≤ | Al |
ASTM B209; ASTM B211; ASTM B221; ASTM B210; ASTM B308/B308M; ASTM B308/B308M; ASTM B308/B308M; ASTM B241/B241M; SAE AMS 4025; SAE AMS 4026; SAE AMS 4027; SAE AMS 4117 | 6061 (UNS A96061) | 0.4-0.8 | 0.7 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.04-0.35 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.05 (0.15) | Remainder |
Notes (various standards of 6061 aluminum):
6061 aluminum physical properties are given in the following lists, including density, melting point, coefficient of thermal expansion, elastic modulus, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity electrical conductivity, and electrical resistance.
Notes:
The melting range shown applies to wrought products with a thickness of 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) or greater.
Specific gravity: 2.7
Al-6061 Aluminum Physical Properties | |||||||||
ASTM | Alloy and Temper | Density, g/cm3 (lb/in.3) | Melting point, °C (°F) | Specific heat capacity, J/kg·K (Btu/lb ·°F) | Coefficient of thermal expansion, 10-6/K (μin./in. ·°F) | Thermal diffusivity, mm2/s | Thermal conductivity, W/m·°C (Btu∙in/h∙ft²∙°F) | Electrical conductivity, Equal volume (Equal weight), % IACS | Electrical resistivity, Ω·mm2/m (Ω· circ mil/ft) |
ASTM B209; ASTM B210; ASTM B221; ASTM B241; ASTM B308; SAE AMS 4027; SAE AMS 4117; SAE AMS 4025; SAE AMS 4026 | 6061-O | 2.70 (0.098) | 580-650 (1080-1205) | 896 (0.214) at 20 °C (68 °F) | 23.6 (13.1) at 20-100 °C (68-212 °F) | 66 | 180 (1250) at 25 °C (77 °F) | 47 (155) at 20 °C (68 °F) | 0.0365 (22) at 20 °C (68 °F) |
6061-T4 | 154 (1070) at 25 °C (77 °F) | 40 (132) at 20 °C (68 °F) | 0.043 (26) at 20 °C (68 °F) | ||||||
6061-T6 | 167 (1160) at 25 °C (77 °F) | 43 (142) at 20 °C (68 °F) | 0.040 (24) at 20 °C (68 °F) |
Aluminium 6061-T6 mechanical properties are listed in the following tables including yield strength (yield stress), ultimate tensile strength, shear strength, modulus of elasticity, young’s modulus, etc.
The following mechanical properties is the average value of various sizes, product forms and manufacturing methods, so the properties cannot be guaranteed. They are only used as a basis for comparing alloys and tempering, and should not be specified as engineering requirements or used for design purposes.
Aluminum 6061 Mechanical Properties, Part-1 | |||||
Aluminum Alloy and Temper | Ultimate Tensile strength, MPa (ksi) | Yield strength, MPa (ksi) | Elongation in 50 mm (2 in.), ≥% | Brinell Hardness, HB (500 kgf load 10 mm ball) | |
1.6mm (1/16 in.) thick specimen | 12.5mm (1/2 in.) thick specimen | ||||
6061-O | 125 (18) | 55 (8) | 25 | 27 | 30 |
6061-T4, T451 | 240 (35) | 145 (21) | 22 | 22 | 65 |
6061-T6, T651 | 310 (45) | 275 (40) | 12 | 15 | 95 |
Alclad 6061-O | 115 (17) | 50 (7) | 25 | – | – |
Alclad 6061-T4, T451 | 230 (33) | 130 (19) | 22 | – | – |
Alclad 6061-T6, T651 | 290 (42) | 255 (37) | 12 | – | – |
Aluminum 6061 Mechanical Properties, Part-2 | |||
Aluminum Alloy and Temper | Ultimate shear strength, MPa (ksi) | Modulus of elasticity, GPa (106 psi) | Fatigue endurance limit, MPa (ksi) |
6061-O | 85 (12) | 69 (10) | 60 (9) |
6061-T4, T451 | 165 (24) | 69 (10) | 95 (14) |
Al 6061-T6, T651 | 205 (30) | 69 (10) | 95 (14) |
Alclad 6061-O | 75 (11) | 69 (10) | – |
Alclad 6061-T4, T451 | 150 (22) | 69 (10) | – |
Alclad 6061-T6, 6061-T651 | 185 (27) | 69 (10) | – |
Notes for modulus of elasticity: The average of the tensile (Young’s modulus) and compressive modulus. The compression modulus is about 2% higher than the tensile modulus (Young’s modulus).
Aluminum 6061 Typical Mechanical Properties at Different Temperatures | ||||
Alloy and temper | Temperature, °C (°F) | Ultimate tensile strength, MPa (ksi) | 0.2% offset yield strength | Elongation in 50 mm (2 in.), ≥%, |
6061-T6, 6061-T651 | -195 (-320) | 415 (60) | 325 (47) | 22 |
-80 (-112) | 338 (49) | 290 (42) | 18 | |
0 (-18) | 325 (47) | 283 (41) | 17 | |
24 (75) | 310 (45) | 275 (40) | 17 | |
100 (212) | 290 (42) | 262 (38) | 18 | |
150 (300) | 235 (34) | 215 (31) | 20 | |
205 (400) | 130 (19) | 103 (15) | 28 | |
250 (500) | 52 (7.5) | 35 (5) | 60 | |
315 (600) | 32 (4.6) | 19 (2.7) | 85 | |
370 (700) | 21 (3) | 12 (1.8) | 95 |
Aluminium 6061 Mechanical Properties – Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes | ||||||
Standard | Aluminum Alloy and Temper | Specified Diameter or Thickness, in. | Area, in2 | Tensile Strength, ksi, ≥ (unless otherwise specified) | Yield Strength (0.2 % offset), ksi, ≥ (unless otherwise specified) | Elongation in 2 in. or 4xDiameter, ≥, % |
ASTM B221 | 6061-O | all | all | 22, ≤ | 16, ≤ | 10 |
6061-T1 | ≤ 0.625 | all | 26.0 | 14.0 | 16 | |
6061-T4, T4510, T4511 | all | all | 26.0 | 16 | 16 | |
6061-T42 | all | all | 26.0 | 12 | 16 | |
6061-T51 | ≤ 0.625 | all | 35.0 | 30 | 8 | |
6061-T6, T62, T6510, T6511 | ≤ 0.249 | all | 38 | 35 | 8 | |
≥0.250 | all | 38 | 35 | 10 |