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6063-T5 Aluminum

aluminum

aluminum

Source Details

Id

al-6063-t5

Name

6063-T5 Aluminum

Category

aluminum

Designation

AA 6063-T5

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 2700,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 145,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 186,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 68.9,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "shearModulus": {
    "value": 25.8,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.33,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 209,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 23.4,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 900,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 616,
    "min": 616,
    "max": 654,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "brinell": 60
  }
}
Applications

Extrusions, Window frames, Doors, Architectural trim, Pipe

Notes

Architectural alloy. Excellent surface finish. Good extrudability.