ASTM B241 Grade 6061-T5/6 Aluminium Alloy – Key Properties & Applications
ASTM 6061 is a readily available alloy that has good surface finish and ability to be anodized.Easy of weldability and brazability with nice surface finish. Resistance to corrosion from seawater and atmospheric conditions. Suitable for hot forging.
Quantity: 1 PCSProperties
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 | |||
Elongation | 7.0 % | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube | |
8.0 % | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube | A50 | |
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 | 240.0 MPa | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chromium | 0.04 - 0.35 % | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Copper | 0.15 - 0.4 % | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Iron | 0.7 | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Magnesium | 0.8 - 1.2 % | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Manganese | 0.15 | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Silicon | 0.4 - 0.8 % | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Titanium | 0.15 | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Zinc | 0.25 | T51 | ASTM B241 | Tube |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workability | Excellent workability. | |
Metal
- ASTM B316 Grade 6061-O Aluminum: High-Performance Alloy for Corrosion Resistance and Fabrication
- ASTM B241 Grade 6061‑T6 Aluminum Alloy – High Strength & Corrosion Resistance
- ASTM B210 Grade 6061 O – Premium 6061 Aluminum Alloy with Excellent Weldability & Corrosion Resistance
- ASTM B210 Grade 6061 T4 – High‑Performance Aluminum Alloy
- ASTM B210 Grade 6061 T8 Aluminum Alloy – High Performance and Corrosion Resistance
- ASTM B211 Grade 6061-O Aluminum Alloy – High Strength, Corrosion Resistant
- ASTM B483 Grade 6061-O Aluminum Alloy – High-Performance, Corrosion-Resistant, Weldable
- ASTM B241 Grade 6061-T1 Aluminium Alloy – High Performance & Corrosion Resistance
- ASTM B241 Grade 6061 T42 Aluminum Alloy – Superior Strength & Corrosion Resistance
- ASTM B241 Grade 6061 O Aluminum Alloy – Superior Strength & Corrosion Resistance