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Aluminum Plate and Sheet 6061-T
Aluminum 6061-T is a high-strength, versatile aluminum alloy widely used across many industries. The “T” temper indicates the material has been heat treated (aged), improving its mechanical properties. It is known for its strong combination of strength, durability, formability, and weldability, making it an ideal option for a wide range of applications.
- Composition: Aluminum alloy mainly containing silicon and magnesium, providing excellent corrosion resistance, high mechanical strength, and good weldability.
- Properties: High strength—especially tensile and impact strength—good corrosion resistance in marine and humid environments, and good formability.
- Heat treatment: The “T” temper in this case refers to heat treatment that may vary depending on the exact variant, providing balanced mechanical properties for different industrial applications.
Applications: Used across industries for applications requiring structural strength, formability, and weldability.
- High corrosion resistance: Ideal for humid and marine environments, such as marine, aerospace, and transportation industries.
- Good mechanical strength: High tensile and impact strength, suitable for structures that must withstand high loads.
- Excellent weldability: Easily welded, making it common for assembled components.
- Formability: High forming and machining capability for complex designs and specific applications.
Lightweight: Low weight makes it suitable where weight reduction is essential, such as transportation and aerospace.
- Aerospace industry:
Applications: Aircraft structures, airplane and helicopter components, and fuselage parts requiring high strength and light weight.
- Automotive industry:
Applications: Vehicle components, chassis parts, and other components requiring high strength, durability, and reduced weight.
- Construction industry:
Applications: Structural and architectural elements, window frames, exterior panels, and other components requiring corrosion resistance.
- Transportation industry:
Applications: Parts for trucks, buses, trailers, and other transport vehicles requiring structural strength and weight reduction.
- Manufacturing industry:
Applications: Machinery components, industrial equipment, and fabricated products for high-strength and welding applications.
Element | Aluminum 6061-T (%) |
Aluminum (Al) | Balance |
Silicon (Si) | 0.4 - 0.8 |
Magnesium (Mg) | 0.8 - 1.2 |
Copper (Cu) | 0.15 - 0.40 |
Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 0.15 |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.04 - 0.35 |
Zinc (Zn) | ≤ 0.25 |
Titanium (Ti) | ≤ 0.15 |
Property | Value |
Tensile strength | 210 - 290 MPa |
Yield strength | 140 - 175 MPa |
Hardness (Brinell HB) | 60 - 95 HB |
Elongation (%) | 10 - 18% |
Impact resistance | Moderate to high |
Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) |
1 - 10 | 500 - 2500 | 2000 - 6000 |
10 - 30 | 500 - 2500 | 2000 - 6000 |
30 - 50 | 500 - 2500 | 2000 - 6000 |
Standard | Equivalent grade |
ASTM B209 | 6061-T |
EN 573-3 | 6061 T |
UNS A96061 | 6061-T |
Aluminum 6061-T is a highly versatile, high-performance alloy that combines strength, durability, and good formability. It is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, especially where excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance are required. Its weldability and light weight make it ideal for industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and transportation. Aluminum 6061-T remains a reliable and efficient choice for structural applications and components that demand strength and ease of fabrication.