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Product Details, Specifications, and Technical Information

Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6 exhibits above average corrosion resistance, good machinability, high strength, light weight, good weldability, and the ability to be heat treated for even higher strength, all at an affordable price. 6061 is the most commonly used aluminum alloy in the world due to its positive characteristics. It is typically used in aerospace, automotive, cameras, couplings, marine hardware, electrical components, decorative hardware, structural applications, pins, brakes, pistons, valves, and bicycle frames.
Tube is designed to act as structural support, whereas Pipe is designed to carry liquid/gas/material from one place to another.

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Dimension Name Specification
Height 4
Wall 0.1875
Max Length 240
MTR Availability Yes
Full Length true
Material Aluminum
Shape Tube-Square
Custom Cut Warehouse 1
Alloy 6061
Temper T6
Production Method Extruded
Material Specifications

This material meets the following specs: ASTM -B221

Weight/Lineal Foot
3.36 pounds
Please note that this data is to be used ONLY FOR REFERENCE, NOT FOR DESIGN, and by using it,you agree that any decisions you make regarding materials for your project are at your own discretion.
Mechanical Properties
Property Value
Density g/cm^3 3
Yield Tensile Strength KSI 40
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load 95
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI 45
Elongation % in 2 in. 12
Rockwell Hardness B Scale 60
Machinability % 50
Melting Point °F 1080 - 1205
Electrical Conductivity % IACS 43
Shear Strength KSI 30
Chemistry Information: 6061 Aluminum
Element Percentage
Al 98
Cr 0.04 - 0.35
Cu 0.15 - 0.4
Fe 0.7 max
Mg 0.8 - 1.2
Mn 0.15 max
Si 0.4 - 0.8
Ti 0.15 max
Zn 0.25 max
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