6061 Aluminum T6

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UNS A96061

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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Compliance & Regulations

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6061 Aluminum/6061 Aluminum T6
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Ultimate Bearing Strength(Fbru)
52.00 88.00ksi17 entriesClick to expand
Bearing Yield Strength(Fbry)
42.00 65.00ksi18 entriesClick to expand
Bending Rupture Ratio (Fb/Ftu) vs D/t(Fb/Ftu)
Curve (11 pts)
-
Compressive Modulus(Ec)
10,100
ksi22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes
Compressive Tangent Modulus vs Stress(Etn(σ))3 entries
Curve (12 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Curve (13 pts)
ksi21°C · LT
Curve (11 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Compressive Yield Strength(Fcy)
27.00 38.00ksi20 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)
3,800
ksi22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes
Ultimate Shear Strength(Fsu)
19.00 67.00ksi9 entriesClick to expand
S–N Curve (Wöhler)(S–N)4 entries
Curve (40 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Curve (40 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Curve (40 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Curve (40 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Stress–Strain Curve(σ–ε)
Curve (17 pts)
ksi21°C · L
Stress–Strain Curve (buckling region, ≤ 2% strain)(σ–ε (low-strain))
ksi15 entriesClick to expand
Torsional Modulus of Rupture vs D/t(Fst(D/t))
ksi8 entriesClick to expand
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
33.00 42.00ksi29 entriesClick to expand
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy)
28.00 38.00ksi29 entriesClick to expand
Young's Modulus(E)
9,900
ksi22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes
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Rows with are inherited from the base material
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
CTE vs Temperature(α(T))
Curve (11 pts)
µin/in·°F
Specific Heat vs Temperature(Cp(T))
Curve (17 pts)
BTU/(lb·°F)
Thermal Conductivity vs Temperature(k(T))
Curve (15 pts)
BTU/(hr·ft·°F)
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Density(ρ)
0.09800
lb/in³22°C
Rows with are inherited from the base material
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

Quality & Standards

Industry-Specific

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
6061 Aluminum T6 — Properties & Data | MatWorld