Aluminum 6060 Product Guide

Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

6060 aluminum is a medium strength alloy more closely related to 6063 than to 6061 but will have more magnesium than 6063. This alloy is mainly found in Europe with metric sizes and is commonly heat treated to a temper with higher strength but low ductility. 6060 alloy is very good for anodizing. The main alloy ingredients of 6060 aluminum are magnesium and silicon.

Common Trade Names

UNS A96060, AA6060, Al6060

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase Rectangle Bar 6060 | Round Bar 6060 | Rectangle Tube 6060 | Round Tube 6060 | Square Tube 6060

Applications

Complex Cross Sections
Anodizing Projects


Physical Properties 6060
Density	0.097 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	32 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	24 ksi
Fatigue Strength	10.1 ksi
Shear Strength	18.8 ksi
Shear Modulus	3,800 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B34 \| 70
Elongation at Break Percentage	11%
Modulus of Elasticity	9,900 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.33
Machinability Percentage	30%
Melting Point	1,130-1,210 °F
Specific Heat	2.2 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	1,440 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	54% IACS

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
Al	98
Cr	0 - 0.05
Cu	0 - 0.1
Fe	0.3 max
Mn	0.1 max
Mg	0.35 - 0.6
Si	0.3 - 0.6
Ti	0.1 max
Zn	0.15 max