Aluminum 6013 Product Guide

Applications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

6013 aluminum is an aerospace alloy with moderate strength, good formability, and superior corrosion resistance. It is heat-treatable and can be easily welded or brazed. 6013 is commonly used in valves, machine parts, munitions, ABS braking systems, and hydraulic applications.

Common Trade Names

UNS A96013

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase Sheet/Plate 6013

Applications

Pressure Vessels
Cryogenics
Hydraulics
Towers and Rigs

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Physical Properties 6013
Density	0.098 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	59 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	50 ksi
Fatigue Strength	16 ksi
Shear Strength	34 ksi
Shear Modulus	3,800 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B41 \| 75
Elongation at Break Percentage	3.4%
Modulus of Elasticity	10,000 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.33
Machinability Percentage	30%
Melting Point	1,070-1,200 °F
Specific Heat	2.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	1044 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	38% IACS

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
Al	97
Cr	0.1 max
Cu	0.6 - 1.1
Fe	0.5 max
Mg	0.8 - 1.2
Mn	0.2 - 0.8
Si	0.6 - 1
Ti	0.1 max
Zn	0.25 max