6060
UNS A96060
Description
Aluminum alloy 6060 is a heat-treatable alloy in the wrought aluminum-magnesium-silicon family, which is similar to 6063 aluminum alloy, and the main difference between them is that 6063 has a slightly higher magnesium content. 6060 aluminum alloy has medium strength, good corrosion resistance, weldability and cold formability, and is very good for anodizing. It can be formed by extrusion, forging or rolling, but as a wrought alloy it is not used in casting. 6060 is commonly used for windows, doors, commercial building requirements, general manufacturing and fabrication work. This also includes irrigation, marine, furniture and transport.
Chemical Component
| Al | Fe | Cu | Mg | Mn | Zn | Ti | Cr | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | 0.1-0.3% | 0.1% max | 0.35-0.6% | 0.1% max | 0.15% max | 0.1% max | 0-0.05% | 0.3-0.6% |
Basic Information
| Items | 6060 |
|---|---|
| Catalog | ACAM-Al-A017 |
| Density | 0.097 lb/in3 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 898 J/kg.K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 1440 BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 9900 ksi |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 |
| Electrical Conductivity | 54% IACS |
| Melting Range | 1130-1210 °F |
Material Forms
Alfa Chemistry offers aluminum alloy 6060 in a variety of forms, including Rectangle, Round Bar, Rectangle Tube, Round Tube and Square Tube.
Mechanical Properties
| Items | 6060 |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 32 ksi |
| Yield Tensile Strength | 24 ksi |
| Fatigue Strength | 10.1 ksi |
| Shear Strength | 18.8 ksi |
| Shear Modulus | 3800 ksi |
| Hardness Rockwell | B34 |
| Hardness Brinell | 70 |
| Elongation at Break Percentage | 11% |
| Machinability Percentage | 30% |
Features
- Medium strength heat-treatable alloy
- Good mechanical properties
- Good usability
- Easy to process and good wear resistance
- Good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance
Applications
Aluminum alloy 6060 can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Architectural sections for windows, doors, curtain walls, interior fittings, lighting
- Furniture and office equipment
- Vehicle, ship, machinery manufacturing and chemical equipment industries
- Heat dissipating elements
- Flexible assembly systems, elements of engineering equipment
- Irrigation, heating and cooling pipes
* Technical data included herein should be used as a guideline only, and should not be construed as maximum or minimum values for specification or for final design, or for a particular use or application. The data may be revised anytime without notice.
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