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Specifications
The following specifications cover Aluminum 6061
AMS 4117
ASTM B209
ASTM B210
ASTM B211
ASTM B221
ASTM B234
ASTM B241 (Pipe- Seamless)
ASTM B247 (Forging - Open Die)
ASTM B307
ASTM B313
ASTM B316
ASTM B345 (Pipe- Seamless)
ASTM B361
ASTM B404
ASTM B429
ASTM B483
ASTM B547
ASTM B548 (Plate)
ASTM B632 (Plate)
ASTM F467 (Nuts)
ASTM F468 (Nuts)
DIN 3.3211
MIL A-12545
MIL A-22771
MIL F-17132A (Tread Plate)
MIL F-18280
MIL F-39000
MIL F-3922
MIL G-18014
MIL G-18015
MIL P-25995
MIL T-7081
MIL W-23351
MIL W-85
QQ A-200/16
QQ A-200/8 (Extruded Shapes)
QQ A-225/8
QQ A-250/11
QQ A-367 (Forging - Open Die)
QQ A-430
QQ WW-T-700/6
SAE J454
UNS A96061
Property Results
No Related Metal names.
Chemistry Data : [top]
Aluminum Balance Chromium 0.04 - 0.35 Copper 0.15 - 0.4 Iron 0 - 0.7 Magnesium 0.8 - 1.2 Manganese 0.15 max Other 0.15 max Remainder Each 0.05 max Silicon 0.4 - 0.8 Titanium 0.15 max Zinc 0.25 max
Principal Design
Features
Probably the most commonly available, heat treatable aluminum alloy.
Applications
Commonly used in the manufacture of heavy-duty structures requiring good
corrosion resistance, truck and marine components, railroad cars, furniture,
tank fittings, general structural and high pressure applications, wire products,
and in pipelines.
Machinability
Machinability in the harder T 4 and T6 tempers is good. It is notably less easy
to machine in the annealed temper.
Forming
Easily cold worked and formed in the annealed condition. Stamping, bending,
spinning, deep drawing are all readily accomplished using standard methods.
Welding
The alloy has very good welding characteristics and may be welded by all of
the common welding techniques. Gas tungsten arc welding is generally used
for thin sections (less than 0.032") and gas metal arc welding is used for
heavier sections. Use alloy 4043 filler wire for best results, although a
decrease in T 6 properties will result.
Heat Treatment
Solution heat treat at 990 F for adequate time to allow for thorough heating
and then water quench. Precipitation hardening is done at 320 F for 18 hours
and air cool, followed by 350 F for 8 hours and air cooling.
Forging
The alloy is capable of being hot forged at temperatures in the range of 900 F
to 750 F.
Hot Working
Hot working may be done in the temperature range of 700 F to 500 F.
Cold Working
Cold working in the O temper condition is readily performed. The alloy is
notably less easy to cold form in the T 4 and T 6 tempers.
Annealing
Annealing should be done at 775 F for 2 to 3 hours followed by controlled
cooling at 50 f per hour down to 500 F, then air cool.
Aging
The aging precipitation heat treatment is done at 350 F for 8 hours followed by
air cooling. This produces the T6 temper.
Tempering
Not applicable.
Hardening
See "Aging".
Other Physical
Props
Electrical conductivity 40% of copper.
Other
Mechanical
Props
Shear strength for O temper is 12 ksi and for T 6 temper it is 30, ksi
Physical Data : [top]
Density (lb / cu. in.) 0.098 Specific Gravity 2.7 Melting Point (Deg F) 1090 Modulus of Elasticity Tension 10 Modulus of Elasticity Torsion 3.8
Mechanical Data : [top]
There is no Mechnical data available for this grade.
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