6061-T6 is a precipitation-hardened aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy in a solution heat-treated and artificially aged condition, providing tensile yield strength around 40 ksi with good corrosion resistance and machinability. Widely used in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications where moderate strength, weldability, and environmental resistance are required, particularly in forgings, extrusions, and drawn shapes.
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62 interactive curves for this material
Stress-strain, S-N fatigue and environmental knockdown curves are free with an account.
Create free account| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Ultimate Bearing Strength(Fbru) | 358.5 – 606.7 | MPa | 17 entriesClick to expand | ||
Bearing Yield Strength(Fbry) | 289.6 – 448.2 | MPa | 18 entriesClick to expand | ||
Bending Rupture Ratio (Fb/Ftu) vs D/t(Fb/Ftu) | Curve (11 pts) | - | — | ||
Compressive Modulus(Ec) | 69.64 | GPa | 22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes | ||
Compressive Tangent Modulus vs Stress(Etn(σ))3 entries | Curve (12 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
| ↳ | Curve (13 pts) | Pa | 21°C · LT | ||
| ↳ | Curve (11 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
Compressive Yield Strength(Fcy) | 186.2 – 262.0 | MPa | 20 entriesClick to expand | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 4.000 – 10.00 | - | 23 entriesClick to expand | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | 22°C | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.20 | GPa | 22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes | ||
Ultimate Shear Strength(Fsu) | 131.0 – 461.9 | MPa | 9 entriesClick to expand | ||
S–N Curve (Wöhler)(S–N)4 entries | Curve (40 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
| ↳ | Curve (40 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
| ↳ | Curve (40 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
| ↳ | Curve (40 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
Stress–Strain Curve(σ–ε) | Curve (17 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
Stress–Strain Curve (buckling region, ≤ 2% strain)(σ–ε (low-strain)) | — | Pa | 15 entriesClick to expand | ||
Torsional Modulus of Rupture vs D/t(Fst(D/t)) | — | Pa | 8 entriesClick to expand | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 227.5 – 289.6 | MPa | 29 entriesClick to expand | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 193.1 – 262.0 | MPa | 29 entriesClick to expand | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 68.26 | GPa | 22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes | ||
3 interactive curves for this material
Stress-strain, S-N fatigue and environmental knockdown curves are free with an account.
Create free account| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CTE vs Temperature(α(T)) | Curve (11 pts) | 1/K | — | ||
Specific Heat vs Temperature(Cp(T)) | Curve (17 pts) | J/(kg·K) | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity vs Temperature(k(T)) | Curve (15 pts) | W/(m·K) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.713 | kg/m³ | 22°C |