Jul 31 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminum 6106 alloy is a wrought alloy with good corrosion resistance.
It is an extrusion alloy intended to provide favorable mechanical properties, minimum section thickness, good surface finish, complex shape coupled with good resistance, weldability and formability.
The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminum 6106.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminum 6106 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
≤ 97.4 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
0.40-0.80 |
|
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.35 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
≤ 0.20 |
|
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.25 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.050-0.20 |
|
Silicon, Si |
0.30-0.60 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Other (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Other (total) |
≤ 0.10 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminum 6106 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.70 g/cm³ |
0.097 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
655°C |
1211°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminum 6106-T6 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
245 MPa |
35534 psi |
|
Elongation |
14% |
14% |
|
Elastic modulus |
69.5 GPa |
10080 ksi |
|
Shear strength |
140 MPa |
20305 psi |
|
Hardness, Vickers |
80 |
80 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of aluminum 6106 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal conductivity |
192 W/mK |
1332 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Applications
Aluminum 6106 alloy is chiefly used in the following:
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Structural applications
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Marine applications
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Ladders, pylons and towers
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Automotive structures
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Railway rolling stock