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6060
Aluminum 6060 Product Guide
Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances
Overview
6060 aluminum is a medium strength alloy more closely related to 6063 than to 6061 but will have more magnesium than 6063. This alloy is mainly found in Europe with metric sizes and is commonly heat treated to a temper with higher strength but low ductility. 6060 alloy is very good for anodizing. The main alloy ingredients of 6060 aluminum are magnesium and silicon.
Common Trade Names
UNS A96060, AA6060, Al6060
Other Resources
Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports
Products
Purchase Rectangle Bar 6060 | Round Bar 6060 | Rectangle Tube 6060 | Round Tube 6060 | Square Tube 6060
Applications
- Complex Cross Sections
- Anodizing Projects
| Physical Properties 6060 | ||||
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.097 lb/in3 | |||
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 32 ksi | |||
| Yield Tensile Strength | 24 ksi | |||
| Fatigue Strength | 10.1 ksi | |||
| Shear Strength | 18.8 ksi | |||
| Shear Modulus | 3,800 ksi | |||
| Hardness Rockwell | Brinell | B34 | 70 | |||
| Elongation at Break Percentage | 11% | |||
| Modulus of Elasticity | 9,900 ksi | |||
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 | |||
| Machinability Percentage | 30% | |||
| Melting Point | 1,130-1,210 °F | |||
| Specific Heat | 2.2 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F | |||
| Thermal Conductivity | 1,440 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | |||
| Electrical Conductivity | 54% IACS | |||
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Chemistry Information
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Element |
Percentage |
| Al | 98 |
| Cr | 0 - 0.05 |
| Cu | 0 - 0.1 |
| Fe | 0.3 max |
| Mn | 0.1 max |
| Mg | 0.35 - 0.6 |
| Si | 0.3 - 0.6 |
| Ti | 0.1 max |
| Zn | 0.15 max |
