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6061 Aluminium is one of the most versatile and commonly used aluminium alloys. It is known for its excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, weldability, and machinability. This alloy is heat-treatable, providing good strength-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including structural components, aerospace, automotive, and marine industries.
Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP, based in Khetwadi, Mumbai, India, is a trusted supplier and exporter of 6061 Aluminium in various forms such as sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, bars, angles, channels, and fittings. We are committed to delivering high-quality aluminium products that meet international standards.
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Property | Value |
Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 582 – 652°C |
Modulus of Elasticity | 69 GPa |
Thermal Expansion | 23.6 x 10⁻⁶ /K |
Electrical Conductivity | 40% IACS |
Thermal Conductivity | 167 W/m·K |
Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K |
Property | Value |
Tensile Strength | 290 MPa (T6 temper) |
Yield Strength | 240 MPa (T6 temper) |
Elongation (%) | 12% |
Hardness (Brinell) | 95 HB (T6 temper) |
Fatigue Strength | 96 MPa |
Shear Strength | 186 MPa |
Property | Value |
Electrical Conductivity | 40% IACS |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.038 Ω·mm²/m |
Property | Value |
Reflectivity | 85% |
Surface Finish | Mill finish, polished, custom finish |
Property | Value |
Thermal Conductivity | 167 W/m·K |
Thermal Expansion | 23.6 x 10⁻⁶ /K |
Specific Heat Capacity | 900 J/kg·K |
Melting Point | 582 – 652°C |
Property | Value |
Workability | Excellent |
Weldability | Excellent |
Machinability | Good |
Corrosion Resistance | Very Good |
Formability | Excellent |
Element | Percentage (%) |
Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Magnesium (Mg) | 0.8 – 1.2 |
Silicon (Si) | 0.4 – 0.8 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.7 max |
Copper (Cu) | 0.15 – 0.40 |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.04 – 0.35 |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.25 max |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.15 max |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 max |
Product Type | Standards | Sizes | Types | Applications |
Sheets | ASTM B209 | 0.5mm – 10mm thickness | Cold Rolled, Hot Rolled | Aerospace, automotive, marine |
Plates | ASTM B209 | 10mm – 150mm thickness | Hot Rolled | Structural components, industrial applications |
Tubes | ASTM B210 | 6mm – 300mm diameter | Seamless, Welded | Fluid transport systems, scaffolding |
Pipes | ASTM B241 | 10mm – 400mm diameter | Seamless, Welded | Piping systems, chemical processing |
Bars | ASTM B211 | 6mm – 100mm diameter | Round, Square, Flat | Frames, supports, machinery parts |
Angles | ASTM B221 | 25mm x 25mm – 150mm x 150mm | Equal, Unequal | Construction, framework, bracing |
Channels | ASTM B221 | Custom sizes | U-Channels, C-Channels | Industrial structures, architectural designs |
Fittings | ASTM B247 | Custom sizes | Elbows, Tees, Reducers | Marine, industrial piping systems |
Property | 6061 Aluminium | 5052 Aluminium |
Strength | High (290 MPa) | Medium (210 MPa) |
Corrosion Resistance | Good | Excellent (especially in marine environments) |
Weldability | Excellent | Excellent |
Applications | Structural, aerospace, automotive | General purpose, marine |
Electrical Conductivity | 40% IACS | 35% IACS |
Tensile Strength | 290 MPa | 210 MPa |
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