6061 Aluminum Sheet/Plate

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6061 Aluminum Sheet/Plate




Alloy 6061 aluminum sheet and Plate are the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys.  Though less strong than most of the 2xxx and 7xxx alloys, 6061 aluminum provides an extensive range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance and can be fabricated by many of the commonly used practices.  In the “O” temper or annealed condition, alloy 6061 aluminum sheet has good formability.  In the T4 condition, fairly severe forming can be done; whereas, in the T6 condition, properties may be obtained by artificial aging.





Applications of 6061 Aluminum Sheet:

Truck bodies and frames
Screw machine parts


Structural components




Chemical Composition Limits (WT%)




Silicon	0.4-0.8
Iron	2.2-2.8
Copper	0.15-0.40
Manganese	0.1
Magnesium	0.45
Chromium	0.04-.35
Zinc	0.1
Titanium	0.15
Others, each	0.05
Others, total	0.15
Balance, Aluminum


Typical Mechanical Properties




Temper	Tensile Strength	Yield Strength	Elongation
	KSI	KSI	%
O (annealed)	22	12	10-16
T4	30	16	10-16
T6	42	35	4-10

Detect Metals stocks all 3 tempers, “O”, T4 and T6, of 6061 aluminum sheet products in thicknesses from .016" – 8.0" and in widths 48″-60″.  All are certified to ASTM B209 and the appropriate AMS specification per temper.