It is strong and corrosion resistant plus it s easy to machine and weld.
Temper list for 6061 aluminum sheet.
In the annealed condition o temper 6061 is extremely ductile and well suited for severe forming applications.
6061 aluminum sheet unpolished mill finish t6 temper astm b209 1 8 thickness 24 width 24 length 4 5 out of 5 stars 29.
All are certified to astm b209 and the appropriate ams specification per temper.
The most widely used aluminum 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts.
To simplify this article the strength values for this alloy will be taken from t6 tempered 6061 aluminum alloy 6061 t6 which is a common temper for aluminum plate and bar stock.
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6061 temper designations and definitions alcoa produces 6061 alloy with a wide selection of standard and special tempers.
Tw metals stocks all 3 tempers o t4 and t6 of 6061 sheet products in thicknesses from 016 190 and in widths 48 60.
That changes the typical yield strength from 8 ksi to about 35 ksi ksi is a unit of stress equivalent to 1000 lbf in2.
Its modulus of elasticity is 68 9 gpa 10 000 ksi and its shear modulus is 26 gpa 3770 ksi.