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Aluminum Round 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.
Dimension Name | Specification |
Outer Diameter | 5 |
Wall | 0.1875 |
Inner Diameter | 4.625 |
Max Length | 144 |
Alloy | 6061 |
Temper | T6 |
Production Method | Extruded |
MTR Availability | Yes |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | Tube-Round |
Custom Cut Warehouse | 1 |
This material meets the following specs: AMS -QQ-A-200/8, ASTM -B221, ASTM -B429
Weight/Lineal Foot | ||
3.34 pounds |
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 |