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Aluminium Alloy 6061
Aluminium Alloy 6061 – AMS4027, AMS4026, AMS4025, AMS4082, AMS4083, AMS4117, AMS4079, AMS4080, AMS4081, AMS4113, AMS4115, AMS4116, AMS-QQ-A-200/8, AMS-QQ-A-200/16, AMS-QQ-A-225/8, AMS-QQ-A-250/11, AMS-WW-T-700/6, Mil-T-7081
Product description
Developed in 1935, 6061-T6 aluminium is a precipitation-hardened aluminium. Precipitation hardening uses high temperatures to increase the yield strength of aluminium. Precipitation hardening lowers the plasticity and hardens aluminium into 6061-T6. 6061-T6 has a density of 2.70 g/cm³ (0.0975 lb./in³) and is remarkably pure, with aluminium making up 95.85%–98.56% total.
6061 is highly versatile and can be used for almost any structural component. Commercial and personal vehicles utilise 6061 for frames and running boards. Infrastructure uses it in mass transit and subway platforms, steps, flooring, walkways and cover plates. Consumer products such as bicycle frames and components, SCUBA tanks, fishing reels and small utility boats all benefit from the increased weldable nature and its ability to undergo hot forging.
Aluminium / Aluminium alloys are sensitive to high temperatures. They tend to lose some of their strength when exposed to high temperatures of about 200-250°C. However, their strength can be increased at subzero temperatures. They also have good corrosion resistance. Aluminium / Aluminium 6061 alloy is the most commonly available and heat treatable alloy.
Aluminium / Aluminium 6061 alloy can be easily formed and worked in the annealed condition. The standard methods are used to perform bending, stamping, deep drawing, and spinning operations.
Technical Specification
| Specification | Material | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|
| AMS4027 | Aluminum Alloy, Sheet and Plate 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061; -T6 Sheet, -T651 Plate) Solution and Precipitation Heat Treated | 01/12/1942 |
| AMS4026 | Aluminum Alloy, Sheet and Plate 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061; -T4 Sheet, -T451 Plate) Solution Heat Treated and Naturally Aged | 01/12/1942 |
| AMS4025 | Aluminum Alloy, Sheet and Plate 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-O) Annealed | 01/04/1946 |
| AMS4082 | Aluminum Alloy, Seamless Drawn Tubing 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-T6) Solution and Precipitation Heat Treated | 01/09/1940 |
| AMS4083 | Aluminum Alloy Tubing, Hydraulic, Seamless, Drawn, Round 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-T6) Solution and Precipitation Heat Treated | 01/11/1948 |
| AMS4117 | Aluminum Alloy, Rolled or Cold Finished, Bars, Rods, and Wire and Flash Welded Rings 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061; -T6, -T651) | 01/01/1960 |
| AMS4079 | Aluminum Alloy, Drawn, Round, Seamless, Tubing 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-O) Close Tolerance, Annealed | 01/06/1959 |
| AMS4080 | Aluminum Alloy, Drawn Seamless Tubing 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-O) Annealed | 01/10/1940 |
| AMS4081 | Aluminum Alloy Tubing, Hydraulic, Seamless, Drawn, Round 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-T4) Solution Heat Treated and Naturally Aged | 01/06/1952 |
| AMS4113 | Aluminum Alloy, Extruded Profiles 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-T6) Solution and Precipitation Heat Treated | 01/11/1968 |
| AMS4115 | Aluminum Alloy, Rolled or Cold-Finished, Bars, Rods, Wire, and Flash Welded Rings and Stock for Flash Welded Rings Annealed 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.28Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-O) | 01/01/1960 |
| AMS4116 | Aluminum Alloy, Bars, Rods, and Wire 1.0Mg - 0.60Si - 0.30Cu - 0.20Cr (6061-T4) Cold Finished, Solution Heat Treated and Naturally Aged | 01/06/1960 |
6061 vs. 2024
Primarily used in aerospace applications, the 2024 alloy is known for high strength. Its main alloying element is copper, and although it is strong and has good fatigue resistance, it is less machinable and more difficult to weld than 6061. It also offers poor corrosion resistance and is often used in wing and fuselage structures which come under high tension.
Technical Data
| Specification | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H900 | 190 KSI Min | 170 KSI Min | 8% |
| H925 | 170 KSI Min | 155 KSI Min | 8% |
| H1025 | 155 KSI Min | 145 KSI Min | 8% |
| H1075 | 145 KSI Min | 125 KSI Min | 9% |
| H1100 | 140 KSI Min | 115 KSI Min | 10% |
| H1150 | 135 KSI Min | 105 KSI Min | 10% |
| Element | Lower % | Upper % |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | - | 0.070 |
| Manganese | - | 1.000 |
| Silicon | - | 1.000 |
| Phosphorus | - | 0.040 |
| Sulfur | - | 0.030 |
| Chromium | 15.000 | 17.500 |
| Molybdenum | - | 0.500 |
| Columbium (Niobium) | 5xC | 0.450 |
| Titanium | - | - |
| Aluminium | - | - |
| Cobalt | - | - |
| Copper | 3.000 | 5.000 |
| Nickel | 3.000 | 5.000 |
Aerocom Stock List
| Inches | AMS4082 T6 | AMS4083 T6 Hydraulic |
|---|---|---|
| 0.188-2.500 "OD | X | X |
| 0.028-0.125 "WT | X | X |
| Thickness (Inches) | T6 | T4 | O (Annealed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.016 | X | ||
| 0.025 | X | X | |
| 0.032 | X | ||
| 0.040 | X | ||
| 0.050 | X | X | |
| 0.063 | X | ||
| 0.080 | X | ||
| 0.100 | X | ||
| 0.125 | X | X | |
| 0.160 | X | ||
| 0.190 | X | X |
| Inches | T651 | T6511 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.125 | X | X |
| 0.250 | X | X |
| 0.375 | X | X |
| 0.438 | X | X |
| 0.500 | X | X |
| 0.625 | X | X |
| 0.750 | X | X |
| 0.875 | X | X |
| 1.000 | X | X |
| 1.125 | X | X |
| 1.250 | X | X |
| 1.500 | X | X |
| 1.750 | X | X |
| 2.000 | X | X |
| 2.500 | X | X |
| FLATS | X |