AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
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Family: Aluminum Alloy
Magnesium-Silicon Alloy (Al-Mg-Si). AA designation 6061.
Performance Ratings
Performance Radar
Composition
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 290.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 220.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 12.0% |
| Hardness (Rockwell) |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| B | 0.44 |
| S | 0.023 |
| V | 0.01 |
| Al | 97.672 |
| Be | 0.003 |
| Cr | 0.19 |
| Cu | 0.27 |
| Fe | 0.38 |
| Ga | 0.01 |
| Mg | 1.0 |
| Mn | 0.11 |
| Mo | 0.15 |
| Na | 0.1 |
| Ni | 0.02 |
| Pb | 0.024 |
| Si | 0.6 |
| Ti | 0.04 |
| Zn | 0.086 |
| Zr | 1.88 |
Where to Buy AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
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Description
AA 6061 is the most versatile and widely used aluminum alloy across all industries, containing magnesium (0.8–1.2%) and silicon (0.4–0.8%) that combine to form Mg₂Si precipitates providing excellent T6 temper strength. It offers a well-balanced combination of strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and formability at moderate cost. Common applications span aerospace structures, automotive components, marine hardware, bicycle frames, consumer electronics, and general structural fabrication.