Aluminum 6000 Series
Aluminum 6060, 6061, 6063, 6082 is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility and highly reflective finish.
6060
Chemical Compositions
Element
% Percentage
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Manganese (Mn) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Iron (Fe) :
0.1 – 0.3 %
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Copper (Cu) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Magnesium (Mg) :
0.35 – 0.6 %
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Silicon (Si) :
0.3 – 0.6 %
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Zinc (Zn) :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Titanium (Ti) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Chromium (Cr) :
0.050 – 0.25 %
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Residuals :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Aluminium (Al) :
97.5 – 99.3 %
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus | 68 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 9.0 – 16 % |
| Fatigue Strength | 37 – 70 MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 |
| Shear Modulus | 26 GPa |
| Shear Strength | 86 – 130 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS) | 140 – 220 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof) | 71 – 170 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | - |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Latent Heat of Fusion | 400 J/g |
| Maximum Temperature: Mechanical | 160 °C |
| Melting Completion (Liquidus) | 660 °C |
| Melting Onset (Solidus) | 610 °C |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg–K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 210 W/m–K |
| Thermal Expansion | 23 µm/m–K |
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TDS :
REACH Test Report :
6061
Chemical Compositions
Element
% Percentage
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Manganese (Mn) :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Iron (Fe) :
0.0 – 0.7 %
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Copper (Cu) :
0.15 – 0.4 %
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Magnesium (Mg) :
0.8 – 1.2 %
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Silicon (Si) :
0.4 – 0.8 %
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Zinc (Zn) :
0.0 – 0.25 %
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Titanium (Ti) :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Chromium (Cr) :
0.040 – 0.35 %
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Residuals :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Aluminium (Al) :
95.9 – 98.6 %
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus | 69 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 3.4 – 20 % |
| Fatigue Strength | 58 – 110 MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 |
| Shear Modulus | 26 GPa |
| Shear Strength | 84 – 210 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS) | 130 – 410 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof) | 76 – 370 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | - |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Latent Heat of Fusion | 400 J/g |
| Maximum Temperature: Mechanical | 170 °C |
| Melting Completion (Liquidus) | 650 °C |
| Melting Onset (Solidus) | 580 °C |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg–K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 170 W/m–K |
| Thermal Expansion | 24 µm/m–K |
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REACH Test Report :
6063
Chemical Compositions
Element
% Percentage
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Manganese (Mn) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Iron (Fe) :
0.0 – 0.35 %
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Copper (Cu) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Magnesium (Mg) :
0.45 – 0.9 %
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Silicon (Si) :
0.2 – 0.6 %
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Zinc (Zn) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
-
Titanium (Ti) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
-
Chromium (Cr) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Residuals :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Aluminium (Al) :
97.5 – 99.4 %
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus | 68 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 7.3 – 21 % |
| Fatigue Strength | 39 – 95 MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 |
| Shear Modulus | 26 GPa |
| Shear Strength | 70 – 190 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS) | 110 – 300 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof) | 49 – 270 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 25 – 95 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Latent Heat of Fusion | 400 J/g |
| Maximum Temperature: Mechanical | 160 °C |
| Melting Completion (Liquidus) | 650 °C |
| Melting Onset (Solidus) | 620 °C |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg–K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 190 – 220 W/m–K |
| Thermal Expansion | 23 µm/m–K |
6082
Chemical Compositions
Element
% Percentage
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Manganese (Mn) :
0.6 – 1.2 %
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Iron (Fe) :
0.0 – 0.5 %
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Copper (Cu) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Magnesium (Mg) :
0.6 – 1.2 %
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Silicon (Si) :
0.7 – 1.3 %
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Zinc (Zn) :
0.0 – 0.2 %
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Titanium (Ti) :
0.0 – 0.1 %
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Chromium (Cr) :
0.0 – 0.25 %
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Residuals :
0.0 – 0.15 %
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Aluminium (Al) :
95.2 – 98.3 %
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus | 69 GPa |
| Elongation at Break | 6.3 – 18 % |
| Fatigue Strength | 55 – 130 MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 |
| Shear Modulus | 26 GPa |
| Shear Strength | 84 – 220 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS) | 140 – 340 MPa |
| Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof) | 85 – 320 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 40 – 95 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Latent Heat of Fusion | 410 J/g |
| Maximum Temperature: Mechanical | 170 °C |
| Melting Completion (Liquidus) | 650 °C |
| Melting Onset (Solidus) | 580 °C |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg–K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 160 W/m–K |
| Thermal Expansion | 23 µm/m–K |