Capalex Aluminium Extrusions

6061 Alloy Data Sheet

            Mechanical Properties
Forming Machining Welding Brazing/Soldering Protective Anodising Aesthetic Anodising Temper Restrict Min N/mm Stress Min N/mm
Good Good Good Good Good Fair T4
T6
T6511		 115
240
240		 190
280
280

 

Chemical Composition EN AW-6061
Si 0.40-0.8
Fe 0.7
Cu 0.15-0.40
Mn 0.15
Mg 0.8-1.2
Cr 0.04-0.35
Zn 0.25
Ti 0.15
Others (each) 0.05
Others (total) 0.15
Aluminium Remainder

(The chemical composition of aluminium and aluminium alloys is supplied in percentage by mass. Limits are expressed as a maximum unless shown as a range or a minimum)

Aluminium alloy 6061 is a high / medium strength commercial alloy. It offers a range of good mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance.

Applications

Aluminium alloy 6061 applications are wide ranging, including shop building and aerospace applications.

* Properties given are typical and should only be used for comparisons of alloys. Actual values will depend on section specification.

** Aerospace materials are covered by the ‘L’ series of British standards.

Note: Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of data provided, Capalex does not guarantee or accept liability for its accuracy.