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6061 Aluminum Alloy UNS A96061
A precipitation hardening aluminum alloy, using magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements, 6061 aluminum has good mechanical properties and has good weldability. It is the most common aluminum alloy for general purpose.
Applications: Aircraft structures, marine use, but its major use is in cans for food and beverage.
Aging: Artificial aging is most commonly used for this alloy. T-6 tempering is widely used for most applications, T-4 and also T-651 are used also.
| Titanium | Max | 0.15% | Manganese | 0.15% | |
| Phosphorus | 0.40-0.80% | Copper | 0.15-0.40% | ||
| Silicon | 0.40-0.80% | Chromium | 1.04 - 0.35% | ||
| Zinc | Max | 0.25% | Iron | Max | 0.70% |
| Magnesium | 0.80-1.20% | Aluminum | Balance |
Typical Room Temperature Tensile Properties
| Temper Temperature | Yield 0.2% | Yield 0.2% | Ultimate Tensile Strength | % Elongation in 2” (50.8mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% offset | 0.2% offset | ||||
| psi | mpa | psi | mpa | ||
| Annealed | 8000 | 55 | 18000 | 125 | 25 |
| T-4 | 16000 | 241 | 42000 | 290 | 16 |
| T-6 | 35000 | 241 | 42000 | 290 | 8 |
- Machinability:
- 6061 machines easily in any condition.
- Specifications:
- AMS 4117, ASTM B247
- Shapes Manufactured:
- Flat Bars, Square Bars, Round Bars, Rings, Hollows, Discs, Blocks and special Shapes. Send us a drawing to see how we can save you material and Machining time!
The information in this data sheet is for information only and should not be used for engineering.
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