Product name

Aluminum 6063

Aluminum alloy 6063 is a medium-strength alloy commonly referred to as a construction alloy. It is commonly used for complex extrusion.

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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