Aluminum 6101-T61/T65 Product Guide

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Overview

6101 is best suited for applications involving moderate strength and maximum electrical conductivity. It is similar to alloy 6063, but with minor chemistry changes which enhance electrical conductivity. Although slightly lower in conductivity than alloy 1350, it offers greater strength. It is typically used for bus bar and other electrical applications.

Common Trade Names

UNS A96101, AA6101-T61, Al6101-T61, AA6101-T65, Al6101-T65

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase Rectangle Bar 6101 | Pipe 6101

Applications

Bus Bar
Electronics

Aluminum 6101 Specifications

ASTM
B317

Related videos

	-T61	-T65
Physical Properties 6101
Density	0.098 lb/in3	0.098 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	18 ksi	25 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	11 ksi	20 ksi
Shear Modulus	3,700 ksi	3,700 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B34 \| 71	B34 \| 71
Elongation at Break Percentage	10%	N/A
Modulus of Elasticity	9,900 ksi	9,900 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.33	0.33
Melting Point	1,150-1,210 °F	1,150-1,210 °F
Specific Heat	2.2 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F	2.2 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	1,540 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F	1,510 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	59% IACS	58% IACS

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
Al	98
Fe	0
Cr	0.3
Cu	0 - 0.1
Mg	0.35 - 0.8
Mn	0 - 0.03
Si	0.3 - 0.7
B	0 - 0.06
Al	98
Cr	0.3
Cu	0 - 0.1
Fe	0 - 0.5
Mg	0.35 - 0.8
Si	0.3 - 0.7
Mn	0 - 0.03
B	0 - 0.06

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