Aluminium Alloy 6061 is a medium to high strength heat-treatable alloy. It has very good corrosion resistance to atmospheric conditions and very good weldability although reduced strength in the weld zone. It has medium fatigue strength and is widely available.
| Profile | Size Range | Availability | |
| Solid Round |
|
12.60" see full size range | In Stock |
| Flat Bar |
|
12" x 4" see full size range | In Stock |
| Square Bar |
|
7.03" see full size range | In Stock |
| Custom | 12-16 weeks | ||
| Element | Symbol | Range % |
| Aluminium | Al | Balance |
| Magnesium | Mg | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Silicon | Si | 0.4-0.8 |
| Copper | Cu | 0.15-0.4 |
| Chromium | Cr | 0.04 – 0.35 |
| Iron | Fe | 0.7 max |
| Zinc | Zn | 0.25 max |
| Manganese | Mn | 0.15 max |
| Titanium | Ti | 0.15 max |
| Others | 0.15 max | |
| Material | Unit | Aluminium 6061 |
| Tensile Strength Min | psi | 45000 |
| Yield Strength Min | psi | 40000 |
| Elongation Min | % | 12% |
| Hardness Min | BHN | 95 |