6061-T6 Aluminum Bar Specifications
6061 is one the most versatile of the heat-treatable aluminum alloys. It has good formability and weldability, as well as high corrosion resistance. Additionally, 6061 offers a wide range of mechanical properties and can be fabricated by many of the commonly used techniques. 6061 is the most economical of the heat-treatable aluminums.
6061-T6 bars are produced in Round, Flat, Square, and Hex shapes
Nearly all of our 6061 bars are stocked as 6061-T6511, which are “extruded.” 6061-T6511 bars are produced to meet ASTM standards, but also meet AMS specification AMS-QQ-A-200/8.
6061-T651 bars, which are “cold-finished” and are typically harder to source. Produced to meet AMS-QQ-A-225/8 and may be available for special order.
Typical Mechanical Properties*
Tensile Strength min. |
Yield Strength min. |
Elongation min. % in 2" |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Up to .250" |
38,000 psi |
35,000 psi |
8% |
.250" and above |
38,000 psi |
35,000 psi |
10% |
*These properties apply to 6061-T6511 Extruded Bar
Chemical Analysis - Percent by Weight
Cu |
Si |
Fe (max) |
Mn (max) |
Mg |
Zn (max) |
Cr |
Ti (max) |
Other Each |
Other Total |
Al |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.15/.40 |
.40/.80 |
.70 |
.15 |
.80/1.20 |
.25 |
.04/.35 |
.15 |
.05 |
.15 |
Remainder |