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Aluminium Alloy AW 6061


The aluminum alloy AW6061 is a hardened alloy, which contains Magnesium, Silicon and Aluminum as its main elements. It has good mechanical properties and good welding ability, being one of the most common alloys for general use, especially structures that require good corrosion behavior.
This alloy is also used in several industries, such as automobiles, railways, aeronautics, among others.
Available format: aluminium plate.

Chemical Composition (% Weight)


Elements Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn - -
Min 0.4 - 0.15 - 0.8 0.04 - - -
Max 0.8 0.7 0.4 0.15 1.2 0.35 0.25 0.15 Rest

POLISHING

MACHINABILITY

WELDABILITY

ELECTRICAL/THERMAL

CONDUCTIVITY

95 HB

BRINELL HARDNESS

2.70

DENSITY

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS


- Good mechanical resistance

- Good corrosion resistance

- Good machining and folding

- Good polishing ability

- Good weldability

ApPlicaTIONs


- Automotive and transport industry

- Industry in general

- Manufacture of vessels

- Aircraft structures

- Hydraulic systems

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