Product Details, Specifications, and Technical Information
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 | 6 |
Wall | 0.1875 |
Inner Diameter | 5.625 |
Max Length | 288 |
Alloy | 6061 |
Temper | T6511 |
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
Weight/Lineal Foot | ||
4.03 pounds |
Mechanical Properties | |
Property | Value |
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI | 42 |
Density g/cm^3 | 3 |
Yield Tensile Strength KSI | 40 |
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load | 93 |
Melting Point °F | 1080 - 1205 |
Elongation % in 2 in. | 9 |
Rockwell Hardness B Scale | 59 |
Machinability % | 50 |
Shear Strength KSI | 25 |
Electrical Conductivity % IACS | 43 |
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 |