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Material type
Metal
Material name
Aluminum 6061-T6 | 3.3211| 65028| AlMg1SiCu
Alternative names
AlMg1SiCu, 3.3211
Process compatibility
CNC machining
This grade is one of the most common alloys of aluminium. It is very widly used in many industries as well as for general purpose usage. It offers good weldabily, good corrosion resistance, workability and machinablity. It is one of the most common grades for extrusion, but its mechanical properties makes it ideal for many others applications.
Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
260-310 MPa
Yield strength
240-270 MPa
Young's modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
(modulus of elasticity)
68 - 74 GPa
Elongation at break
8-11 %
Physical properties
Corrosion resistance
High
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Weldability
High
Thermal properties
Maximum service temperature
130 - 150 °C
Thermal expansion coefficent
22,7 - 23,9 10^-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity
152 - 169 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
3.9 - 4.1 μΩ*cm
Post treatments
Post-Processing
Annealing & Cold working
Anodizing compatibility
Suitable
Common applications
Automotive industry
Marine industry
Electrical fittings
Couplings & valves