6061 Aluminum Round Bar
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Description
6061 extruded Aluminum round 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 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.
T6511 aluminum round bar stock is typically used for material less than or equal to 8-1/2 inches in diameter while T6 aluminum typically refers to material greater than 9 inches in diameter. Please contact our Customer Service Department for material test reports to confirm which product you’ve received.
Features
ASTM
Characteristics
Most commonly used. High strength & good welding. Not good formability - If formed, needs a very gradual radius. Good machinability
Alloy
May vary based on size
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 |
The provided chemical compositions and mechanical properties are general approximations. Please contact our Customer Service Department for material test reports. |
Available Sizes
AVAILABLE SIZES |
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Size | Length | Weight (lbs/ft) |
1/8" | 144.00" | 0.014 |
3/16" | 144.00" | 0.032 |
1/4" | 144.00" | 0.058 |
5/16" | 144.00" | 0.090 |
3/8" | 144.00" | 0.130 |
7/16" | 144.00" | 0.177 |
1/2" | 144.00" | 0.230 |
9/16" | 144.00" | 0.292 |
5/8" | 144.00" | 0.360 |
11/16" | 144.00" | 0.436 |
3/4" | 144.00" | 0.519 |
13/16" | 144.00" | 0.609 |
7/8" | 144.00" | 0.707 |
1" | 144.00" | 0.924 |
1-1/16" | 144.00" | 1.043 |
1-1/8" | 144.00" | 1.169 |
1-3/16" | 144.00" | 1.301 |
1-1/4" | 144.00" | 1.443 |
1-5/16" | 144.00" | 1.591 |
1-3/8" | 144.00" | 1.746 |
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