ASTM B317 Grade 6101 T65 Aluminum Alloy – High Conductivity & Strength
ASTM 6101 is an alloy that offers users a high electrical conductivity and good mechanical strength. Standard methods can be used to machine, weld, and form Aluminum ASTM 6101 and it is easily extruded. ASTM 6101 also offers good corrosion resistance, bendability, and formability. Unlike other aluminum alloys, ASTM 6101 can be both hot and cold worked.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Density | 2.7 g/cm³ | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 70.0 GPa | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium | |||
Plane-Strain Fracture Toughnes | 22.0 - 35.0 MPa·√m | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium | |||
Poisson's ratio | 0.33 [-] | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium | |||
Shear modulus | 26.0 - 26.5 GPa | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium | |||
Tensile strength | 170.0 - 221.0 MPa | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 1.6e-05 - 2.4e-05 1/K | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Melting point | 555.0 - 655.0 °C | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Specific heat capacity | 887.0 - 963.0 J/(kg·K) | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Thermal conductivity | 170.0 - 220.0 W/(m·K) | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Electrical
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Electrical conductivity | 21000000.0 - 34000000.0 S/m | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Electrical resistivity | 2.9e-08 - 5e-08 Ω·m | Typical for Wrought 6000 Series Aluminium |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value | Condition | Related Standards | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boron | 0.06 | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Chromium | 0.03 | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Copper | 0.1 | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Iron | 0.5 | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Magnesium | 0.35 - 0.8 % | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Manganese | 0.03 | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Silicon | 0.3 - 0.7 % | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Zinc | 0.1 | T65 | ASTM B317 | Bar, Rod, Tube, Pipe, Profile |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workability | Excellent workability. | |
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