What is a 6061 aluminum sheet?
What does the 6061 mean in aluminum sheet?6061 aluminum sheet(6061 aluminum sheet) is a variety of 6000 series alloy aluminum, which is added with Mg, Si and other elements, has good formability, weldability, and machinability, and belongs to a heat-treatable-strengthened alloy. It is widely used in decoration, packaging, construction, transportation, electronics, aviation, marine ship board and other industries.
6061 aluminum sheet chemical composition
| Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Others, each |
Others, total |
Alu |
| 0.4-0.8 |
2.2-2.8 |
0.15-0.40 |
0.1 |
0.45 |
0.04-0.35 |
0.1 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
Remaining |
6061 aluminum sheet plate thickness
| Aluminum Alloy |
Thickness(in) |
Thickness(mm) |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.016″ |
0.4064 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.032″ |
0.8128 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.02″ |
0.508 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.04″ |
1.016 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.05″ |
1.27 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.063″ |
1.6002 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.08″ |
2.032 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.09″ |
2.286 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.1″ |
2.54 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.125″ |
3.175 |
| 6061 aluminum sheet |
0.25″ |
6.35 |
| 6061 aluminum plate |
0.375″ |
9.525 |
Mechanical properties of 6061 aluminum plate:
| Alloy/Item |
Tensile strength σb (MPa) |
Yield strength σ0.2 (MPa) |
Elongation δ5 (%) |
Sample size |
Brinell hardness HB |
| 6061 |
≥180 |
≥110 |
≥14 |
diameter≤150 |
95-100 |
How much is a aluminum sheet of 6061?
The price of 6061 aluminum plate has a certain relationship with the size, quantity, and changes of aluminum materials on the day, and it is not fixed. The actual price of the purchase can be locked after the order is confirmed according to the product demand to maintain the stability of the price. For more prices, please refer to 🔗Aluminum Alloy Price In China.
What’s the difference between 5052 and 6061 aluminum?
| Alloy |
6061 aluminum sheet |
5052 aluminum sheet |
| Series |
6000 series aluminum |
5000 series aluminum |
| Temper |
6061 T4,6061 T6,6061 T651 |
O,H32,H34,H36,H38 |
| Tensile strength σb (MPa) |
≥180 |
≤225 |
| Elongation δ5 (%) |
≥14 |
≥10 |
| Hardness |
High strength |
Medium intensity |
| Chemical Composition |
Al+Mg+Si |
Al+Mg |
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Application
What is aluminum 6061 sheet used for?
1. 6061 aluminum sheet is used in aircraft: aircraft skin, fuselage frame, propeller, fuel tank, landing gear, etc.;
2. 6061 aluminum plate is used for transportation: subway cars, accessories, doors, windows, tracks, etc.
3. 6061 aluminum plate is used in the construction field: making doors and windows, curtain walls, decorative panels, anti-corrosion panels, and deep processing.
4. 6061 aluminum plate is used in electronic appliances: used in various busbars, wires, conductors, electrical components, refrigerators, air conditioners, cables and other fields.
5. 6061 aluminum plate is used for packaging: used for packaging of beverages, food, cosmetics, medicines, cigarettes, industrial products, etc.
6. 6061 aluminum plate is used in molds: in mold manufacturing, it can be used in injection molds, blow molds, and low-pressure molds.
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