ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061-T651

Typical Analysis in Weight Percent:

Si0.4 - 0.8Mn0.15
Fe0.7Mg0.8 - 1.2
Cu0.15 - 0.4Cr0.04 - 0.35
Zn0.25Ti0.15
Other0.15

Typical Physical Properties:

Density: .098 lbs/in3

Average Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (68 - 212 oF): 13.1 x 10-6/ oF

Melting Range (Approximate): 1080 - 1205 oF

Temper: T651 - Stress relieved by stretching.

Thermal Conductivity (at 77 oF): 1160 btu/in ft2 hr oF

Electrical Conductivity (at 68 oF, % of Int’l Annealed Copper Standard):

Equal Volume: 43
Equal Weight: 142

Electrical Resistivity (at 68 oF): 24 ohms-cir mil/foot

Typical Mechanical Properties:

Tensile Strength:
Ultimate: 45 ksi
Yield: 40 ksi

Elongation (% in 2"):
1/16" thick specimen: 12
1/2" thick specimen: 17

Brinell Hardness (500 kg load - 10mm ball): 95

Ultimate Shearing Strength: 30 ksi

Endurance Limit: 14 ksi

Modulus of Elasticity: 10.0 ksi x 103