6061-T6 Aluminum Square Bar
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Description
6061-T6511 extruded Aluminum square bar is an excellent candidate for most processing techniques with good corrosion resistance. It’s a lightweight material with a smooth finish, defined edges, and has a high strength to weight ratio. Frequently found in aircraft construction, marine, and electronic applications. It is also commonly used for brackets, bracing, key stock, and ornamental purposes.
Features
Alloy
6061-T6
ASTM
ASTM B221-08
Characteristics
6061
Most commonly used. High strength & good welding. Not good formability - If formed, needs a very gradual radius. Good machinability
Most commonly used. High strength & good welding. Not good formability - If formed, needs a very gradual radius. Good machinability
Specifications
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION |
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| Element | Percentage |
| Al | 98 |
| Cr | 0.04 - 0.35 |
| Cu | 0.15 - 0.40 |
| Fe | 0.7 max |
| Mg | 0.8 - 1.2 |
| Mn | 0.15 max |
| Si | 0.4 - 0.8 |
| Ti | 0.15 max |
| Zn | 0.25 max |
MECHANICAL INFORMATION |
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| Imperial | Metric | |
| Density | 0.1 lb/in3 | 2.7 g/cc |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 45,000psi | 310 MPa |
| Yield Tensile Strength | 40,000psi | 276 MPa |
| Fatigue Strength | 14,000psi | 96.5 MPa |
| Shear Strength | 30,000psi | 207 MPa |
| Melting Point | 1,080 - 1,205°F | 582 - 652°C |
| Hardness Rockwell | B60 |
| Hardness Brinell | 95 |
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The provided chemical compositions and mechanical properties are general approximations. Please contact our Customer Service Department for material test reports. |
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Available Sizes
AVAILABLE SIZES |
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| Size | Length | Weight (lbs/ft) |
| 1/4" | 144.00" | 0.074 |
| 3/8" | 144.00" | 0.170 |
| 1/2" | 144.00" | 0.294 |
| 5/8" | 144.00" | 0.459 |
| 3/4" | 144.00" | 0.662 |
| 7/8" | 144.00" | 0.901 |
| 1" | 144.00" | 1.176 |
| 1-1/4" | 144.00" | 1.838 |
| 1-1/2" | 144.00" | 2.646 |
| 1-5/8" | 144.00" | 3.600 |
| 1-3/4" | 144.00" | 3.600 |
| 2" | 144.00" | 4.704 |
| 2-1/4" | 144.00" | 5.954 |
| 2-1/2" | 144.00" | 7.350 |
| 2-3/4" | 144.00" | 8.900 |
| 3" | 144.00" | 10.580 |
| 3-1/4" | 144.00" | 12.495 |
| 3-1/2" | 144.00" | 14.775 |
| 4" | 144.00" | 18.816 |
| 4-1/2" | 144.00" | 23.810 |
| 5" | 144.00" | 29.400 |
| 6" | 144.00" | 42.340 |