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6063

Aluminum 6063 Product Guide

Applications | Specifications | Related Videos | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

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


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Purchase Aluminum Angle 6063 | Rectangle Bar 6063 | Round Bar 6063 | Square Bar 6063 | Channel 6063 | Pipe 6063 | T-Bar 6063 | Rectangle Tube 6063 | Round Tube 6063 | Sheet/Plate 6063 | Square Tube 6063 | Anodized Aluminum

Applications

  • Pipe
  • Railing
  • Furniture
  • Decorative Hardware

Aluminum 6063 Specifications

ASTM

AMS

B221 QQ-A-200/9
B249

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Physical Properties 6063
 
-T52
-T6
Density 0.098 lb/in3 0.098 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength 27 ksi35 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength 21 ksi31 ksi
Fatigue Strength 9.7 ksi 10 ksi
Shear Strength 15 ksi 22 ksi
Shear Modulus 3,700 ksi 3,770 ksi
Hardness Rockwell | Brinell B17 | 60 B27 | 65
Elongation at Break Percentage 12% 22%
Modulus of Elasticity 10,000 ksi 10,000 ksi
Poisson's Ratio 0.330.33
Machinability Percentage N/A50%
Melting Point 1,140-1,210 °F 1,140-1,210 °F
Specific Heat 2.15 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F2.15 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity 1,450 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F 1,390 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity 53% IACS 53% IACS


Chemistry Information
Element
Percentage
Mg 0.45 - 0.9
Al 98.9
Cr 0.1 max
Cu 0.1 max
Fe 0.35 max
Mn 0.1 max
Si 0.2 - 0.6
Ti 0.1 max
Zn 0.1 max
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