6061 is an aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy offering moderate strength with excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, widely used in aerospace structures, marine applications, and general engineering. Available in multiple tempers ranging from T4 (solution heat-treated) to T651 (solution heat-treated, stress-relieved, and artificially aged) to meet varying strength and dimensional stability requirements.
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2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Modulus(Ec)2 entries | 69.64 | GPa | 22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes | ||
| ↳ | Curve (10 pts) | Pa | L | ||
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 | ||
Young's Modulus(E)2 entries | 68.26 | GPa | 22°C · Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes | ||
| ↳ | Curve (10 pts) | Pa | L |
2 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) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.713 | kg/m³ | 22°C |