Aluminum 6061 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Aluminum 6061

Name: Aluminum 6061
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UNS A96061· AISI 6061· 6061 aluminum

Aluminum 6061 is a precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloy containing magnesium and silicon as primary strengthening elements, with minor copper addition for further hardening. It is one of the most widely used structural aluminum alloys in industry, valued for its excellent combination of formability, weldability, and corrosion resistance—making it the preferred choice over higher-strength but less weldable alloys (like 7075) when joint integrity and ease of fabrication are critical. Applications range from structural frames and pressure vessels to marine components and consumer products, where moderate strength, good machinability, and reliable performance in outdoor environments justify its selection.

structural frames and extrusionsmarine and offshore componentsautomotive parts and body panelspressure vessels and tanksaircraft fuselage and non-critical structural elementsconsumer appliances and sports equipment

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?FDA?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Tempers & Conditions

Units:

si imperial

Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

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.