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major alloying elements. Originally called "Alloy 61S", it was developed in 1935. It has good
mechanical properties, exhibits good weldability, and is very commonly extruded (second in
popularity only to 6063).
Composition Notes:
Aluminum content reported is calculated as remainder.
Composition information provided by the Aluminum Association and is not for design.
Key Words: al6061, UNS A96061; ISO AlMg1SiCu; Aluminium 6061-T6, AD-33 (Russia); AA6061-T6;
6061T6, UNS A96061; ISO AlMg1SiCu; Aluminium 6061-T651, AD-33 (Russia); AA6061-T651
Material Notes:
Information provided by Alcoa, Starmet and the references. General 6061 characteristics and uses:
Excellent joining characteristics, good acceptance of applied coatings. Combines relatively high strength,
good workability, and high resistance to corrosion; widely available. The T8 and T9 tempers offer better
chipping characteristics over the T6 temper.
Applications: Aircraft fittings, camera lens mounts, couplings, marines fittings and hardware, electrical
fittings and connectors, decorative or misc. hardware, hinge pins, magneto parts, brake pistons, hydraulic
pistons, appliance fittings, valves and valve parts; bike frames.
Data points with the AA note have been provided by the Aluminum Association, Inc. and
are NOT FOR DESIGN.
Mechanical Properties
Electrical Properties
Thermal Properties
CTE, linear 68°F 23.6 µm/m-°C 13.1 µin/in-°F AA; Typical; Average over 68-
212°F range.
CTE, linear 250°C 25.2 µm/m-°C 14 µin/in-°F Estimated from trends in similar Al
alloys. 20-300°C.
Specific Heat Capacity 0.896 J/g-°C 0.214 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity 167 W/m-K 1160 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F AA; Typical at 77°F
Melting Point 582 - 652 °C 1080 - 1205 °F AA; Typical range based on typical
composition for wrought products
1/4 inch thickness or greater;
Eutectic melting can be completely
eliminated by homogenization.
Solidus 582 °C 1080 °F AA; Typical
Liquidus 652 °C 1205 °F AA; Typical
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Contents
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1Basic properties
o 1.1Chemical composition
2Mechanical properties
o 2.16061
o 2.26061-T4
o 2.36061-T6
3Uses
o 3.1Welding
o 3.2Extrusions
o 3.3Forgings
4Standards
5References
6Further reading
7External links
Basic properties[edit]
6061 has a density of 2.70 g/cm³ (0.0975 lb/in³).
Chemical composition[edit]
The alloy composition of 6061 is:
Mechanical properties[edit]
The mechanical properties of 6061 depend greatly on the temper, or heat treatment, of the material.
[3]
Young's Modulus is 69 GPa (10,000 ksi) regardless of temper.[4]
6061[edit]
Annealed 6061 (6061-O temper) has maximum tensile strength no more than 120 MPa (18,000 psi),
and maximum yield strength no more than 55 MPa (8,000 psi). The material has elongation (stretch
before ultimate failure) of 25–30%.
6061-T4[edit]
T4 temper 6061 has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 210 MPa (30,000 psi) and yield strength
of at least 110 MPa (16,000 psi). It has elongation of 16%.
6061-T6[edit]
T6 temper 6061 has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 290 MPa (42,000 psi) and yield strength
of at least 240 MPa (35,000 psi). More typical values are 310 MPa (45 ksi) and 270 MPa (39 ksi),
respectively.[5] In thicknesses of 6.35 mm (0.250 in) or less, it has elongation of 8% or more; in
thicker sections, it has elongation of 10%. T651 temper has similar mechanical properties. The
typical value for thermal conductivity for 6061-T6 at 25 °C (77 °F) is around 152 W/m K. A material
data sheet [6] defines the fatigue limit under cyclic load as 97 MPa (14,000 psi) for 500,000,000
completely reversed cycles using a standard RR Moore test machine and specimen. Note that
aluminium does not exhibit a well defined "knee" on its S-n graph, so there is some debate as to how
many cycles equates to "infinite life". Also note the actual value of fatigue limit for an application can
be dramatically affected by the conventional de-rating factors of loading, gradient, and surface finish.
Uses[edit]
6061 is commonly used for the following:
Welding[edit]
6061 is highly weldable, for example using tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) or metal inert gas
welding (MIG). Typically, after welding, the properties near the weld are those of 6061-O, a loss of
strength of around 80%. The material can be re-heat-treated to restore -T4 or -T6 temper for the
whole piece. After welding, the material can naturally age and restore some of its strength as well.
Nevertheless, the Alcoa Structural Handbook recommends the design strength of the material
adjacent to the weld to be taken as 76 MPa (11,000 psi) without proper heat treatment after the weld.
[citation needed]
Typical filler material is 4043 or 5356.
Extrusions[edit]
6061 is an alloy used in the production of extrusions—long constant–cross-section structural shapes
produced by pushing metal through a shaped die.
Forgings[edit]
6061 is an alloy that is suitable for hot forging. The billet is heated through an induction furnace and
forged using a closed die process. This patricular alloy is suitable for open die forgings. Automotive
parts, ATV parts, and industrial parts are just some of the uses as a forging. Aluminium 6061 can be
forged into flat or round bars, rings, blocks, discs and blanks, hollows, and spindles. 6061 can be
forged into special and custom shapes.[12]
Standards[edit]
Different forms and tempers of 6061 aluminum alloy are discussed in the following standards: [13]
References[edit]
1. Jump up^ Robert E. Sanders, Jr. (2001). "Technology Innovation in
Aluminum Products". JOM. 53 (2): 21–
25.Bibcode:2001JOM....53b..21S. doi:10.1007/s11837-001-0115-7.
2. Jump up^ "Aluminum Alloys". Materials Management Inc. 23
December 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
3. Jump up^ Alcoa 6061 data sheet (pdf), accessed October 13, 2006
4. Jump up^ Aluminum Standards and Data 2006 Metric SI, by the
Aluminum Association Inc.
5. Jump up^ Material Properties Data: 6061-T6 Aluminium
6. Jump up^ ASM Material Data Sheet
7. Jump up^ Aluminum Information at aircraftspruce.com, accessed
October 13, 2006
8. Jump up^ 6061 vs 2024. Homebuiltairplanes.com. Retrieved on
2012-04-04.
9. Jump up^ Boatbuilding with Aluminum, Stephen F. Pollard,
1993, ISBN 0-07-050426-1
10. Jump up^ EVOLUTION 9mm™, 1/2-28 TPI. Advanced Armament.
Retrieved on 2012-04-04.
11. Jump up^ Amphibian S .22LR : Suppressor : AWC Systems
Technology. Awcsystech.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-04.
12. Jump up^ "6061 Aluminum Alloy Forging | Anderson
Shumaker". www.andersonshumaker.com. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
13. Jump up^ 6061 (3.3214, H20, A96061) Aluminum. Retrieved on
2014-11-14.
Further reading[edit]
"Properties of Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys: 6061 Alclad
6061", Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-
Purpose Materials, Vol 2, ASM Handbook, ASM International, 1990,
p. 102-103.
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Typical Heat Treatment/Temper States
Typically Available Forms
Applications
Background
Aluminium alloy 6061 is one of the most extensively used of the 6000 series aluminium alloys.
It is a versatile heat treatable extruded alloy with medium to high strength capabilities.
Composition
Table 1. Typical composition of aluminium alloy 6061
Aluminium Balance
Magnesium 0.8-1.2
Copper 0.15-0.40
Chromium 0.04-0.35
Others 0.05
Key Properties
Typical properties of aluminium alloy 6061 include:
• Good toughness
• Can be anodized
• Good workability
• Widely available
Note: Property data is provided below, but should be used a guide only. As data may vary
between manufacturers, you should consult your supplier for more exact figures.
Physical Properties
Density: 2.7 g/cm3
Mechanical Properties
Temper Ultimate Tensile 0.2% Proof Stress Brinell Hardness Elongation 50mm
Strength (MPa) (MPa) (500kg load, 10mm dia (%)
ball)
T1 180 95-96 16
Thermal Properties
Co-Efficient of Thermal Expansion (20-100°C): 23.5x10-6 m/m.°C
Electrical Properties
Electrical Resistivity: 3.7 – 4.0 x10-6 Ω.cm
Treatment Definition
F As fabricated
0 Annealed to obtain lower strength temper
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flattening or straightening has no effect on mechanical properties
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effect on mechanical properties
3. This designation applies to products which are not cold worked after solution heat-treatment, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening does
not effect mechanical properties.
• Tube
• Bar
• Pipe
• Rod
Applications
Typical applications for aluminium alloy 6061 include:
• Marine fittings
• Transport
• Bicycle frames
• Camera lenses
• Driveshafts
• Brake components
• Valves
• Couplings
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6061 - T6 Extrusions
Aluminium alloy 6061 is a medium to high strength heat-treatable alloy with a strength higher than
6005A. It has very good corrosion resistance and very good weldability although reduced strength in
the weld zone. It has medium fatigue strength. It has good cold formability in the temper T4, but
limited formability in T6 temper. Not suitable for very complex cross sections.
Applications
Alloy 6061 is typically used for heavy duty structures in:
~ Rail coaches
~ Truck frames
~ Ship building
~ Bridges and Military bridges
~ Aerospace applications including helicopter rotor skins
~ Tube
~ Pylons and Towers
~ Transport
~ Boilermaking
~ Motorboats
~ Rivets
Chemical Composition
Spec: BS EN 573-3:2009
Alloy 6061
Chemical Element % Present
Properties
Spec: BS EN 755-2:2008
Extrusions - Up to 200mm Dia. & A/F, 5mm WT for Tube and Prof
Mechanical Property Value
Hardness Brinell 95 HB
Temper Types
Supplied Forms
Extrusions
Weldability
Brazability: Good
Solderability: Good
Fabrication
Machinability: Acceptable
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6061-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum is a type of 6061 aluminum. It is furnished in the T6 temper.
Material Properties
Base Metal Price16 % rel
Brinell Hardness95
Calomel Potential-740 mV
Density2.7 g/cm (170 lb/ft )
3 3
Elongation at Break8.8 %
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)96 MPa (14 x 10 psi) 3
Poisson's Ratio0.33
Shear Modulus26 GPa (3.8 x 10 psi) 6
The length of each bar compares the given value to the highest value in the database.
Alloy Composition
Aluminum (Al)95.9 to 98.6 %
Magnesium (Mg)0.8 to 1.2 %
Silicon (Si)0.4 to 0.8 %
Iron (Fe)0 to 0.7 %
Copper (Cu)0.15 to 0.4 %
Chromium (Cr)0.040 to 0.35 %
Zinc (Zn)0 to 0.25 %
Manganese (Mn)0 to 0.15 %
Residuals0 to 0.15 %
Titanium (Ti)0 to 0.15 %
Publications
6061-T6 Aluminum In Depth
Followup Questions
How are the material properties defined?How does 6061-T6 aluminum compare to other
aluminum alloys?How does it compare to other metal alloys?
Further Reading
Aluminum Standards and Data, Aluminum Association Inc., 2013
ASTM B209: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM B210: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless
Tubes
ASTM B211: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods,
Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
ASTM B247: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings, Hand
Forgings, and Rolled Ring Forgings
ASTM B308: Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6061-T6 Standard Structural Profiles
ASTM B483: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Tube and Pipe
for General Purpose Applications
ASTM B547: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Formed and Arc-
Welded Round Tube
EN 485-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Mechanical properties
EN 754-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Mechanical
properties
EN 755-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Mechanical
properties
ISO 6361: Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Sheets, Strips and Plates
Copyright
Base Metal Price16 % rel
Brinell Hardness95
Calomel Potential-740 mV
Density2.7 g/cm (170 lb/ft )
3 3
Elongation at Break8.8 %
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)96 MPa (14 x 10 psi) 3
Poisson's Ratio0.33
Shear Modulus26 GPa (3.8 x 10 psi)
6
The length of each bar compares the given value to the highest value in the database.
Alloy Composition
Aluminum (Al)95.9 to 98.6 %
Magnesium (Mg)0.8 to 1.2 %
Silicon (Si)0.4 to 0.8 %
Iron (Fe)0 to 0.7 %
Copper (Cu)0.15 to 0.4 %
Chromium (Cr)0.040 to 0.35 %
Zinc (Zn)0 to 0.25 %
Manganese (Mn)0 to 0.15 %
Residuals0 to 0.15 %
Titanium (Ti)0 to 0.15 %
Publications
6061-T6 Aluminum In Depth
Followup Questions
How are the material properties defined?How does 6061-T6 aluminum compare to other
aluminum alloys?How does it compare to other metal alloys?
Further Reading
Aluminum Standards and Data, Aluminum Association Inc., 2013
ASTM B209: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM B210: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless
Tubes
ASTM B211: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods,
Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
ASTM B247: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings, Hand
Forgings, and Rolled Ring Forgings
ASTM B308: Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6061-T6 Standard Structural Profiles
ASTM B483: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Tube and Pipe
for General Purpose Applications
ASTM B547: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Formed and Arc-
Welded Round Tube
EN 485-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Mechanical properties
EN 754-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Mechanical
properties
EN 755-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Mechanical
properties
ISO 6361: Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Sheets, Strips and Plates
Copyright 2009-
Base Metal Price16 % rel
Brinell Hardness95
Calomel Potential-740 mV
Density2.7 g/cm (170 lb/ft )
3 3
Elongation at Break8.8 %
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)96 MPa (14 x 10 psi) 3
Poisson's Ratio0.33
Shear Modulus26 GPa (3.8 x 10 psi)
6
The length of each bar compares the given value to the highest value in the database.
Alloy Composition
Aluminum (Al)95.9 to 98.6 %
Magnesium (Mg)0.8 to 1.2 %
Silicon (Si)0.4 to 0.8 %
Iron (Fe)0 to 0.7 %
Copper (Cu)0.15 to 0.4 %
Chromium (Cr)0.040 to 0.35 %
Zinc (Zn)0 to 0.25 %
Manganese (Mn)0 to 0.15 %
Residuals0 to 0.15 %
Titanium (Ti)0 to 0.15 %
Publications
6061-T6 Aluminum In Depth
Followup Questions
How are the material properties defined?How does 6061-T6 aluminum compare to other
aluminum alloys?How does it compare to other metal alloys?
Further Reading
Aluminum Standards and Data, Aluminum Association Inc., 2013
ASTM B209: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM B210: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless
Tubes
ASTM B211: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire
ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods,
Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
ASTM B247: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings, Hand
Forgings, and Rolled Ring Forgings
ASTM B308: Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6061-T6 Standard Structural Profiles
ASTM B483: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Tube and Pipe
for General Purpose Applications
ASTM B547: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Formed and Arc-
Welded Round Tube
EN 485-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Mechanical properties
EN 754-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Mechanical
properties
EN 755-2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Mechanical
properties
ISO 6361: Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Sheets, Strips and Plates
Copyright 2009-