6061 is a precipitation hardening aluminum alloy, and the 6XXX series aluminum alloy is mainly composed of magnesium and silicon as its main alloying elements. Overall, it has good mechanical properties and can be subjected to heat treatment and welding. It is the most commonly used aluminum alloy.
Applications
Aluminium / Aluminum 6061 alloy is used in the following applications:
- Truck and marine components
- Furniture
- General structural and high-pressure applications
- Pipelines
- Heavy-duty structures
- Railroad cars
- Tank fittings
The aluminium alloy 6061 has several uses such as the construction of homebuilt aircraft structures, their wings，it is also used in yacht construction, automotive parts (such as chassis of a car), flashlights, aluminium cans used in the packaging of food and truck body, bicycle frame to screw machine parts.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of Aluminium / Aluminum 6061 alloy.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Aluminium / Aluminum, Al | 97.9 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.60 |
| Copper, Cu | 0.28 |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.20 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of Aluminium / Aluminum 6061 alloy are tabulated below.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 310 MPa | 45000 psi |
| Yield strength | 276 MPa | 40000 psi |
| Shear strength | 207 MPa | 30000 psi |
| Fatigue strength | 96.5 MPa | 14000 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Elongation | 12-17% | 12-17% |
| Hardness, Brinell | 95 | 95 |
Partial part type display:
