Material Type

Metal

Material Sub-Type

Aluminum

Material Name

Aluminum 6061-T6

Aluminum 6061-T6_T651_T6511 is a heat-treated structural aluminum alloy that is commonly used in the aerospace, transportation, and construction industries. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it an ideal material for applications where weight is a critical factor. It is also highly resistant to corrosion, making it well-suited for use in marine environments. In addition, the alloy has good machinability and is easily weldable, making it a versatile option for many manufacturing processes. It is also relatively easy to form and has excellent surface finish capabilities, making it an attractive choice for many applications.

Cost
Lead Time

2-3 Days

Processes

CNC Machining

Metric

English

Note: Properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes.

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Mechanical Properties

Yield Tensile Strength

276 MPa

Ultimate Tensile Strength

310 MPa

Tensile Modulus

69 GPa

Shear Strength

207 MPa

Shear Modulus

26 GPa

Fatigue Strength

97 MPa

Elongation At Break

17 %

Poisson's Ratio

0.33

Hardness

B60/95

Density

2.7 g/cm³

Impact Strength (ASTM)

-

Electrical/Magnetic Properties

Surface Resistance (ANSI)

4.0 µΩ

Magnetism

Non-Magnetic

Thermal Properties

Heat Deflection Temperature

130 °C

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

23.6 µm/(m⋅°C

Specific Heat Capacity

0.896 J/g°C

Thermal Conductivity

167 W/(m⋅°C)

Melting Point

582 °C

Chemical Properties

Corrosion Resistance

Very Good

Aluminum 6061-T6

Versatile and corrosion-resistant aluminum

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Material Datasheet

Material Type

Metal

Material Sub-Type

Aluminum

Material Name

Aluminum 6061-T6

Note: Properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes.

Mechanical Properties

Yield Tensile Strength

276 MPa

40.0 Ksi

Ultimate Tensile Strength

310 MPa

45.0 Ksi

Tensile Modulus

69 GPa

10.0 Msi

Shear Strength

207 MPa

30.0 Ksi

Shear Modulus

26 GPa

3.8 Msi

Fatigue Strength

97 MPa

14.0 Ksi

Elongation At Break

17 %

-

Poisson's Ratio

0.33

-

Hardness

B60/95

-

Density

2.7 g/cm³

0.098 lb/in³

Impact Strength (ASTM)

-

-

Electrical/Magnetic Properties

Surface Resistance (ANSI)

4.0 µΩ

-

Magnetism

Non-Magnetic

-

Thermal Properties

Heat Deflection Temperature

130 °C

266 °F

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

23.6 µm/(m⋅°C

13.1 µin/(in⋅°F)

Specific Heat Capacity

0.896 J/g°C

0.214 BTU/lb-°F

Thermal Conductivity

167 W/(m⋅°C)

96.4 BTU/(h⋅ft⋅°F)

Melting Point

582 °C

1080 °F

Chemical Properties

Corrosion Resistance

Very Good

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