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EN AW-6061 · AlMg1SiCu

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2.70g/cm³
Density
310MPa
Typical tensile strength (T6 / T651 / T62)
68.9GPa
Elastic modulus
6000
Series — Al-Mg-Si structural

Material Data

Composition and physical properties

Chemical composition (% by mass)
ElementLimit / range
Si0.40 – 0.8
Fe≤ 0.7
Cu0.15 – 0.40
Mn≤ 0.15
Mg0.8 – 1.2
Cr0.04 – 0.35
Zn≤ 0.25
Ti≤ 0.15
Albalance

Limits per EN 573-3 / applicable registration. The governing specification on your order prevails.

Physical properties (typical, room temperature)
PropertyValue
Density2.70 g/cm³
Melting range582 – 652 °C
Thermal expansion (20–100 °C)23.6 µm/m·K
Elastic modulus68.9 GPa
Thermal conductivity167 W/m·K
Electrical conductivity43 % IACS

Strength Data

Mechanical properties by temper

Typical room-temperature values for orientation. Design minimums depend on product form, thickness and the governing specification — request the applicable table with your inquiry.

Typical mechanical properties — EN AW-6061 (AlMg1SiCu)
TemperYield strength (MPa)Tensile strength (MPa)Elongation (%)Hardness (HB)
O551252530
T4 / T42 / T4511452402065
T6 / T651 / T622753101295
T6511 / T4511 (extr.)2703051095

Designations & Standards

How this alloy appears on drawings

Cross-reference designations
SystemDesignation
ISO / EN designationAlMg1SiCu
EN numericEN AW-6061
UNSA96061
Werkstoff-Nr.3.3211
Common product standardsAMS 4025, AMS 4027, AMS 4021 (clad), AMS 4128, AMS 4150, AMS 4172, AMS QQ-A-250/11, AMS QQ-A-200/8 · ASTM B209, B211, B221 · EN 2694 · EN 485 / EN 755

Supply Program

Available from Lipol as

Catalog entries for EN AW-6061
Product formStandardAlloyTemperCategory
PlateAMS 40276061T651Aerospace & Defense
SheetAMS 40256061OAerospace & Defense
SheetAMS 40216061 cladOAerospace & Defense
Bar / FlatAMS 41506061T6Aerospace & Defense
Tube / Profile / ExtrusionAMS 41726061T4511Aerospace & Defense
Tube / Profile / ExtrusionAMS QQ-A-200/86061T6511Aerospace & Defense
PlateAMS 41286061T451Machinery, Automotive & Mold
PlateEN AW6061T42General Industry
PlateEN 26946061T62General Industry
Cold-Drawn BarEN 754-26061T4Cold Drawing

Additional tempers, forms and specifications available on request — the table shows the standard program.

Applications

Where EN AW-6061 is the right answer

  • Machine bases, jigs and fixtures
  • Structural frames and truck components
  • Marine and rail hardware
  • Aerospace fittings
  • Consumer products

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