About Alloy
Aluminum alloy 6061 is a versatile heat-treatable alloy characterized by its high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability. It is one of the most widely used alloys in the 6xxx series of aluminum alloys, which are known for their combination of strength and workability. Alloy 6061 contains magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements, imparting robust mechanical properties suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries. It offers exceptional weldability and can be easily formed into intricate shapes, making it ideal for structural components, automotive parts, aerospace fittings, marine hardware, and consumer products. Its ability to maintain strength at elevated temperatures further enhances its utility in high-stress applications. Alloy 6061 exemplifies reliability and performance in demanding environments, making it a preferred choice where strength, durability, and versatility are essential considerations.
Product Form
AMS 4009 6061-0 Foil
AMS 4021 6061-0 Alclad Sheet and Plate
AMS 4025 6061-0 Sheet and Plate
AMS 4026 6061-T4 Sheet T451 Plate
AMS 4027 6061-T6 Sheet and T651 Plate
AMS 4079 6061-0 Tube Drawn Seamless Close Tolerence
AMS 4080 6061-0 Tube Drawn Seamless
AMS 4082 6061-T6 Tube Drawn Seamless
AMS 4083 6061-T6 Tube Drawn Seamless Hydraulic
AMS 4113 6061-T6 Extruded shapes
AMS 4115 6061-0 Cold finished bars, rod, wire
AMS 4116 6061-T4 Cold finished bars, rod, wire
AMS 4117 6061-T6/T651 Cold finished bars, rod, wire
AMS 4127 6061-T6 Forgings Rolled or Forged
AMS 4128 6061-T451 Bars Rolled or Forged
AMS 4129 6061-T651 Superseded by 4117
AMS 4146 6061-T4 Forgings
AMS 4150 6061-T6 Extrusions and Rings
AMS 4160 6061-0 Extrusion
AMS 4161 6061-T4 Extrusion
AMS 4172 6061-T4511 Extrusion
AMS 4173 6061-T6511 Extrusion
QQ-A-200/8 6061-T6/T6511 Extruded bar, tube, section
QQ-A-200/16 6061-T6 extruded stuctural shapes
QQ-A-225/8 6061-T6 / T651 Cold finished bar, tube, section
QQ-A-250/11 6061 Sheet and Plate
QQ-A-367 6061 Forgings
EN 2392 6061-T6 Tube
EN 2694 6061-T6 Sheet, strip
EN 3341 6061-T4 Sheet, strip
EN 3342 6061-T4 Extruded bar
EN 4213 6061-T651 Plate
Chemical Composition
|
Weight% |
Al |
Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Other Each |
Others Total |
|
Alloy 6061 |
Bal |
0.40 - 0.80 |
0.70 max |
0.15-0.40 |
0.15 |
0.8-1.2 |
0.04-0.35 |
0.25 max |
0.15 max |
0.05 max |
0.15 max |
Property
|
Material |
Thickness (in) |
Tensile Strength (ksi) |
Yield Strength (ksi) |
Elongation |
|
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 |
0.020-0.500 |
42 |
35 |
10 |
|
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 |
0.500-1.000 |
42 |
35 |
9 |
|
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 |
1.00-2.00 |
42 |
35 |
8 |
|
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 |
2.00-4.00 |
42 |
35 |
6 |
|
Alloy 6061 Sheet T6 |
4.00-6.00 |
40 |
35 |
6 |
Application
Aerospace: Aircraft structures, fuselages, wings
Automotive: Automotive frames, wheels, suspension components
Marine: Boat hulls, marine fittings
Sporting Goods: Bicycle frames, components
Construction: Scaffoldings, bridges, structural components
Consumer Goods: Camera lenses, fishing reels, furniture frames
Aluminum alloy 6061 is highly valued for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and machinability. It is utilized across industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, sporting goods, construction, and consumer goods, where its properties ensure reliability and performance in diverse applications requiring lightweight and durable materials.
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