AW-6061 Alloy: High Strength Aluminum Alloy with Good Corrosion Resistance and Weldability AW-6061 Alloy is a high strength aluminum alloy widely used in automotive, aerospace and other demanding applications. The alloy is characterized by excellent strength combined with low weight and offers good corrosion resistance and good weldability.
Properties:
High strength aluminum alloy with excellent strength
Light weight
Good corrosion resistance
Good weldability
Applications:
Vehicle construction
Aerospace
Mechanical engineering
Electronics industry
Construction industry
AW-6061 alloy is ideal for applications where high strength and light weight are required. It is often used for components that operate in extreme environments, such as in the aerospace industry. The alloy is also very popular in the electronics industry due to its good thermal conductivity.
The AW-6061 alloy is easy to machine and has good weldability. It can be easily machined with common tools and lends itself to a variety of manufacturing methods, such as CNC machining, forging, extrusion and casting.
Chemical composition (in % by weight):
Magnesium (Mg): 0.8 - 1.2%
Silicon (Si): 0.4 - 0.8%
Iron (Fe): 0.7%
Copper (Cu): 0.15 - 0.4%
Manganese (Mn): 0.15%
Chromium (Cr): 0.04 - 0.35%
Zinc (Zn): 0.25%
Titanium (Ti): 0.15%
Remainder aluminum (Al)
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 290 MPa
Yield strength: 240 MPa
Elongation at break: 12%
Hardness (HB): 95
Melting point: 582 - 652°C
Density: 2.70 g/cm³
Physical Properties:
Electrical conductivity: 44.5 MS/m
Thermal conductivity: 166 W/(m*K)
Thermal expansion coefficient: 23.5 x 10^-6/K
Note: The above data is for reference only and may vary by manufacturer and production batch. The manufacturer's relevant specifications and data sheets should always be consulted prior to use.
