6061-T6

UNS A96061 aluminium
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Mg-Si medium-strength aluminium, the most versatile and widely used aluminium alloy. Good weldability, machinability, and corrosion resistance. Used in structural profiles, marine, and automotive.

Applicable Standards

  • ASTM B209
  • AMS 2770
  • UNS A96061

Composition Ranges (wt %)

Element Min (%) Max (%) Typical Range
Al 95.8 98.6 ~97.2
Mg 0.8 1.2 ~1.0
Si 0.4 0.8 ~0.6
Cu 0.15 0.4 ~0.28
Cr 0.04 0.35 ~0.19
Fe — 0.7 ~0.35
Zn — 0.25 ~0.12
Al 95.8–98.6% Mg 0.8–1.2% Si 0.4–0.8% Cu 0.15–0.4% Cr 0.04–0.35% Fe 0.0–0.7% Zn 0.0–0.25%

Typical Applications

  • Structural extrusions
  • Marine
  • Automotive
  • Bicycle frames
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