Aluminum 6063
Aluminum alloy 6063 is a medium-strength alloy commonly referred to as a construction alloy. It is commonly used for complex extrusion.
TOP
Chemical Composition
Element | Content(%) |
Aluminum | 98.9 |
Magnesium, Mg | 0.70 |
Silicon, Si | 0.40 |
Physical Properties
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
Density | 2.7 g/cm3 | 0.0975 |
Melting Point | 622°C | 1150°F |
Mechanical Properties
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
Tensile Strength | 90 MPa | 13053 psi |
Yield Strength | 48 MPa | 6962 psi |
Shear Strength | 69 MPa | 10008 psi |
Fatigue Strength | 55 MPa | 7977 psi |
Elastic Modulus | 70-80 GPa | 10153-11603 ksi |
Yield Strength | 48 MPa | 6962 psi |
Poisson’s Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
Hardness | 25 | 25 |
Thermal Properties
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
Specific Heat Capacity | 20.9 J/g-°C | 0.215 BTU/lb-°F |
Thermal Conductivity | 200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
Applications
Aluminum 6063 is used in the following application areas:
· Architectural applications
· Extrusions
· Window frames
· Doors
· Shop fittings
· Irrigation tubing