Jul 31 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Applications
Introduction
Aluminum is a widely used metal in many industries, as it is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. When combined with elements such as silicon, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc, aluminum alloys are formed.
Aluminum 6105 is a wrought alloy with good corrosion resistance and medium strength. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminum 6105 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminum 6105 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Silicon, Si |
0.6-1 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
0.45-0.8 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0.35 max |
|
Chromium, Cr |
0.1 max |
|
Copper, Cu |
0.1 max |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.1 max |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0.1 max |
|
Titanium , Ti |
0.1 max |
|
Remainder (each) |
0.05 max |
|
Remainder (total) |
0.15 max |
|
Aluminum, Al |
Remainder |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminum 6105-T1 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.69 g/cm³ |
0.0972 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
599-649°C |
1110-1200°F |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of aluminum 6105 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-100°C/68-212°F) |
23.4 µm/m°C |
13 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
176 W/mK |
1220 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Other Designations
Equivalent material to the aluminum 6105 alloy is ASTM B221.
Applications
Aluminum 6105 alloy is chiefly used in applications requiring moderate strength, especially where there is minimal impact or overloading.
The following are some of the areas this alloy is used:
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Automobile connector stock
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Hand rail tubing
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Ladder structures
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Seamless tubing