Aluminum Alloy 6061
Description
Aluminum 6061 is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy with good mechanical properties, excellent weldability, and outstanding corrosion resistance. It is one of the most versatile heat-treatable aluminum alloys.
Material Properties
| density | 2.7 |
|---|---|
| hardness | HRB 60 |
| tensile_strength | 310 MPa |
| yield_strength | 276 MPa |
| corrosion_resistance | Good - forms natural oxide layer |
Applications
Electronic enclosures, automotive components, aerospace structural parts, consumer goods, heat sinks, marine fittings