Aluminium Alloy 6061

Description of Aluminium Alloy 6061

Alloy 6061 is a heat treatment type alloy with good corrosion resistance. It is use for civil engineering, sport, articles,etc.

Characteristics of Aluminium Alloy 6061

Welding : Alloy 6061 is readily welded by the MIG & TIG processes Machining : Readily machined in all tempers given. Forming : All tempers maybe in formed, the softer tempers accepting more severe forming. Corrosion : Excellent resistance to the atmosphere. Particularly suitable for civil engineering applications.

Chemical Composition of Alloy 6061

Alloy 6061 is a heat-treatable aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy :

Cooper
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Silicon
Chromium

Titanium
Zinc
Others, Each
Others, Total
Aluminium

Mechanical Properties

Temper F4 and F6