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6101
Aluminum 6101-T61/T65 Product Guide
Applications | Specifications | Related Videos | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances
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 |
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| B317 |
Related videos
| Physical Properties 6101 | |||||
| -T61 | -T65 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
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Chemistry Information
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|
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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