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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.