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6061-T6 Aluminum

aluminum

aluminum

Source Details

Id

al-6061-t6

Name

6061-T6 Aluminum

Category

aluminum

Designation

AA 6061-T6

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 2700,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 276,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 310,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 68.9,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "shearModulus": {
    "value": 26,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.33,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 167,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 23.6,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 896,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 582,
    "min": 582,
    "max": 652,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "brinell": 95,
    "vickers": 107
  },
  "electricalResistivity": {
    "value": 3.99e-8,
    "unit": "Ω·m"
  }
}
Applications

Structural components, Marine frames, Bicycle frames, Aircraft fittings

Notes

Most versatile aluminum alloy. Excellent machinability and weldability.