Aluminum 6063 Product Guide
Applications | Aluminum 6063 Specifications | Related videos | Mechanical and Chemical Data
Overview
6063 is often called architectural aluminum for two reasons. First, it has a surface finish that is far smoother than the other commercially available alloys. Second, its strength is significantly less than most other aluminum alloys. 6063 has roughly half the strength of 6061, making it suited for applications where strength is not the foremost consideration. 6063 is rated as "Good" for forming and cold working operations, "Excellent" for anodizing, and "Fair" for machining. It is typically used in pipe, railing, furniture, and decorative materials.
Common Trade Names
UNS A96063, ISO AlMg0.5Si, AA6063-T52, Al6063-T52, AA6063-T6, Al6063-T6
Other Resources
Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports
Products
Purchase Aluminum Angle 6063 | Rectangle Bar 6063 | Round Bar 6063 | Channel 6063 | Pipe 6063 | T-Bar 6063 | Rectangle Tube 6063 | Round Tube 6063 | Square Tube 6063
Applications
- Pipe
- Railing
- Furniture
- Decorative Hardware
Aluminum 6063 Specifications
ASTM | AMS |
|---|---|
| B221 | QQ-A-200/9 |
| B249 |
Related videos
| Mechanical Information | |||||
| Density | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Tensile Strength | Fatigue Strength | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.1 lb/in3 | 27,000 psi | 21,000 psi | 10,000 psi | |
| Metric | 2.7 g/cc | 186 MPa | 145 MPa | 68.9 MPa | |
| Mechanical Information | |||||
| Modulus of Elasticity | Shear Modulus | Shear Strength | Melting Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 10,000 ksi | 3,740 ksi | 17,000 psi | 1,140-1,210 F | |
| Metric | 68.9 GPa | 25.8 GPa | 117 MPa | 616-654 C | |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Electrical Conductivity | Hardness Brinell | Elongation at Break Percentage | Poissons Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49% IACS | 60 | 18 | 0.33 |
|
Chemistry Information
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|
Element |
Percentage |
| Al | 98.9 |
| Cr | 0.1 max |
| Cu | 0.1 max |
| Mg | 0.45 - 0.9 |
| Fe | 0.35 max |
| Mn | 0.1 max |
| Si | 0.2 - 0.6 |
| Zn | 0.1 max |
| Ti | 0.1 max |
