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Available Tempers: 6061-O, 6061-T4, 6061-T6, 6061-T651, 6061-T6511
Characteristics: Lightweight, with smooth finish and defined edges. General purpose material. Workability: Excellent candidate for most processing techniques. Good corrosion resistance. |
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Chemistry Data For 6061 Aluminum a
| Silicon (Si) |
Iron
(Fe)
|
Copper (Cu) | Manganese (Mn) | Magnesium (Mg) |
Chromium (Cr)
|
Zinc
(Zn)
|
Titanium
(Ti)
|
|
0.40-0.80 |
0.7 |
0.15-0.40 |
0.15 |
0.80-1.2 |
0.04-0.35 |
0.25 |
0.15 |
(a) Aluminum constitutes the remainder. Amounts indicated are percentage maximums or ranges, unless indicated.
Mechanical Data for 6061 Aluminum
| Aluminum Type / Temper | Minimum Tensile Strength (ksi) | Minimum Yield Strength (0.2%, ksi) |
|
6061 Aluminum Alloyb |
|
|
| -O |
18 |
8 |
| -T4 |
35 |
21 |
| -T6 |
45 |
40 |
| -T651 |
45 |
40 |
| 6061 Aluminum Sheet and Platec |
|
|
| -O |
22d |
12d |
| -T4 |
30 |
16 |
| -T451 |
30 |
16 |
| -T6 |
42 |
35 |
| -T651 |
40-42 |
35 |
| 6061 Aluminum Extrusionsc | ||
| -O |
22d |
16d |
| -T4 |
26 |
16 |
| -T4510 |
26 |
16 |
| -T4511 |
26 |
16 |
| -T6 |
38 |
35 |
|
-T6510 |
38 |
35 |
| -T6511 |
38 |
35 |
