Which is The Most Commonly Aluminium Alloy Currently We Use?

The most commonly aluminium alloy we use is Aluminium 6061- T6, which is a high quality aluminium alloy produced by heat treatment pretension process.

– The Chemical Component of aluminium 6061-T6.

The major alloying elements of aluminium 6061-T6 are Magnesium and Silicon, which form Mg2Si phase. The main chemical composition content is as below (Unit: %):

Cu: 0.15~0.4     Mn: 0.15     Mg: 0.8~1.2     Zn: 0.25     Cr: 0.04~0.35

Ti: 0.15     Si: 0.4~0.8     Fe: 0.7     Al: Margin

– The Mechanical Property of Aluminium 6061-T6

Ultimate Tensile Strength:  > 205MPa

Compressive Yield Strength:  55.2Mpa

Elastic Coefficient:  68.9Gpa

Bending Yield Strength:  103Mpa

Ultimate Bearing Strength: 228PMa

– Corresponding Brand

GB:  6061 (LD30)   GB/T 3190-2008

ISO:  AlMg1SiCu   ISO 209.1-1989

JIS:   A6061   JIS H4000-1999   JIS H4040-1999

EN:  EN AW-6061/AlMg1SiCu   EN 573-3-1994

IS:  65032   IS 733-2001    IS 737-2001

DIN:  AlMgSi1Cu/3.3211   DIN 1725.1-1986/W-Nr

NF:  6061 (A-GSUC)   NF A50-411   NF A50-451

BS:  6061 (N20/H20)   BS 1470-1988

ANSI:  6061/A96061   AA/UNS

– Characteristics of Aluminium 6061-T6

/ The material is dense and defect-free, high strength, high toughness, not easy to deform after processing.

/ Good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance.

/ Good usability and excellent interface characteristics.

/ Easy to process, easy to coat.

/ Good formability, weldability and electroplating.

/ Easy to polish, easy to color, easy to anodize.

– The Use of Aluminium 6061-T6

Based on the characteristics, material aluminium 6061-T6 is widely used in all walks of life. Such as: Aircraft/ Automobile/ Transportation/ Communications/ Energy/ Automation/ Electric power/ Robotics/ Medical/ Electrical components/ Building decoration/ Machinery equipments/ Precision instruments/ Consumer Electronics/ Household appliances/ Daily necessities/ Fashion cosmetics and accessories/ etc..