Alloy 6060

Description of Alloy
Alloy 6060 is very high extrudability, very amenable to anodizing which confers
a light colour.
Characteristics
Welding
alloy 6060 is readily welded by the TIG or MIG processes
Machining is readily can be machined at high speeds by the full range
technique.
Forming
the recommended 900 bend radius is at least 1.5-2 times the
thickness.
Corrosion
product resistance to industrial and marine atmospheres is
excellent.
Chemical Composition2
Alloy 6060 is a heat-treatable aluminium-magnesium-silicone alloy.
% Weight
% Weight
Copper
0.10
Titanium
0.05
Iron
0.25
Zinc
0.05
Magnesium
0.35-0.50
Others, each
0.05
Silicone
0.30-0.45
Others, total
0.15
Chromium
0.10
Aluminium
Remainder
Mechanical Properties3
Temper
Ultimate Tensile
Strenght (MPa)
T4
120
T5
160
T6
190

0.2% Proof
Stress (MPa)
60
120
150

Elongation (%)
16
8
8

Physical Properties
Density

2700 Kg/m3

Melting Range

585-650

Special Heat Between 0-100

0.92 J/(g.K)

Coefficient of Linear Expansion between 20-100

23.4 x 10-6

Thermal Conductivity at 20

200-220 W/(m.K)

Electrical Resistivity at 20

3.14 O.cm

Modulus of Elasticity

66000 MPa

Note :
(1) Those are the common tempers, others may be available. For further information
contact at Alakasa Sales Office.

(2) Composition give in percent maximum unless shown as a range.

(3) The mechanical properties given are expected values for the thicknesses and
product covered.
(4) The physical properties given are typical values.