1. What is aluminum alloy tubing & tube 6061 (UNS A96061)
6061 is a high-quality aluminum alloy product produced through heat treatment and pre-stretching process, which has excellent processing performance, excellent welding and electroplating characteristics, good corrosion resistance, no deformation after processing, easy polishing, easy coloring film, and excellent oxidation effect.
The main alloying elements of 6061 aluminum alloy are magnesium and silicon, which have moderate strength, low density, and high chemical activity, and can still maintain good operability after annealing.
6061 aluminum alloy is widely used in various industrial structural components that require certain strength and high corrosion resistance, such as manufacturing trucks, tower buildings, ships, trams, railway vehicles, furniture, etc.
6061 aluminum alloy can be used to make aircraft skins, fuselage frames, beams, rotors, propellers, landing gear pillars, rocket forging rings, spacecraft panels, etc.
6061 aluminum alloy has high strength and strong oxidation resistance. Its surface facial mask can better protect its body in a wet environment, thus improving its oxidation resistance. In addition, the aluminum alloy has excellent machining performance and is easy to cut, mill, stamp, and bend into shape. For welding, using the correct methods can achieve excellent weld quality; At the same time, its metallurgical properties also make it have excellent processing adaptability and easy to carry out various surface treatments. In addition, 6061 aluminum alloy is an economical and practical material with low cost.
The currently visible 6061 aluminum alloy specifications on the market are mainly based on thickness. According to different engineering requirements, common specifications include different thicknesses such as 2mm, 5mm, 6mm, 10mm, 30mm, etc. Various specifications can be supplied for processing, customization, or finished product sales. In addition, according to industry requirements, various forms of specifications and models such as aluminum alloy sheets, aluminum alloy coils, aluminum alloy pipes, aluminum alloy bars, etc. also vary.
2. Chemical composition of aluminum alloy tubing & tube 6061 (UNS A96061)
| Element | Fe | Si | Mn | Cr | Cu | Ti | Zn | Mg | Other Single | Total Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Value | - | 0.4 | - | 0.04 | 0.15 | - | - | 0.8 | - | - |
| Maximum Value | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 1.2 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
3. Mechanical properties of aluminum alloy tubing & tube 6061 (UNS A96061)
| Diameter d mm | Mark | Heat treatment or condition | Tensile strength σb Mpa | Yield point σs Mpa | Elongation or elongation after break δ % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6~25 | 6061-O | Annealing(O) | ≤155 | - | - |
| 1.6~25 | 6061-H13 | Work Hardened - 3/8 Hard (H13) | 150~210 | - | - |
| 1.6~25 | 6061-T6 | Solid solution + artificial aging (T6) | ≥290 | ≥240 | ≥9 |
4. Physical properties of aluminum alloy tubing & tube 6061 (UNS A96061)
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.7 g/cm3 | 0.0975 lb/in3 |
| Melting point | 588°C | 1090°F |
5. Specifications of aluminum alloy tubing & tube 6061 (UNS A96061)
| Product Name | Aluminum tube |
| Material | 6082, 6061,6063, 6101 |
| Thickness | Customizable |
| Outer Diameter | Within 700mm |
| Length | Customizable |
| Temper | O-H112, T6, T651,T6511 |
| Surface | Mill finish, Brushed, sublimation, mirror, Anodized, embossed, powder coating etc. |
| Processing Service： | Decoiling, CNC Cutting, According to customer requirements |
| Standard | ASTM AISI AMS JIS EN GB |
| Loading port | Shanghai |
| Application: | 1)Aircraft and Aerospace components, 2)Marine fittings, transport, bicycle frames, camera lenses, 3)Drive shafts electrical fittings and connectors, brake components, valves, couplings |
| We Support custom size, drilling, anodizing, and processing according to drawings. Welcome to inquire!! | |
6. Applications and characteristics of aluminum alloy tubing & tube 6061 (UNS A96061)
6061 (UNS A96061) aluminum alloy tubing & tube has the advantages of high strength, corrosion resistance, and good processing performance. It is widely used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, construction, electronics, mechanical equipment, and other fields. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the increase in demand, the application prospects of 6061 aluminum round tubes will be broader.
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7. Main aluminum alloy product brand list
| China | ISO（EU） | Japan | India | Russia | EN（Europe） | Germany | France | U.K. | USA |
| 2A11(LY11) | Al Cu4MgSi | A2017 | 24534 | д1/1110 | 2017/A92017 | ||||
| 2B11(LY8) | AlCu5MgSi(A) | A2017A | д1п/1111 | AlCuMg1/3.1325 | 2017A(A-U4G) | 2017A | |||
| 2A12(LY12) | AlCu4MgSi1 | A2024 | 24530 | д16/1160 | EN AW-2024/AlCu4Mg1 | AlCuMg2/3.1355 | 2024(A-U4G1) | 2024 | |
| 2B12(LY9) | A2024 | д16/1160 | 2024/A92024 | ||||||
| 2A14(LD10) | AlCu4MgSi | A2014 | 24345 | AK8/1380 | EN AW-2014/AlCu4Mg | AlCuSiMn/3.1255 | 2014(A-U4SG) | 2014(H15) | 2014/A92014 |
| 2A70(LD7) | A2618 | AK4-1/1141 | 2618/A92618 | ||||||
| 2014 | AlCu4SiMg | A2014 | 24345 | AK8/1380 | EN AW-2014/AlCu4SiMg | AlCuSiMn/3.1255 | 2014(A-U4SG) | 2014(H15) | 2014/A92014 |
| 2014A | AlCu4SiMg(A) | A2014A | EN AW-2014/AlCu4SiMg(A) | 2014A | |||||
| 2017 | AlCu4MgSi | A2017 | д1/1110 | 2017/A92017 | |||||
| 2017A | AlCu4MgSi(A) | A2017A | 24534 | AK21/1120 | EN AW-2017A/AlCu4MgSi(A) | AlCuMg1/3.1325 | 2017A(A-U4G) | 2017A/A92017 | |
| 2024 | AlCu4Mg1 | A2024 | 24530 | д16/1160 | EN AW-2024/AlCu4Mg1 | AlCuMg2/3.1355 | 2024(A-U4G1) | 2024/A92024 | |
| A2618 | EN AW-2618/AlCu2Mg1.5Ni | 2618A(A-U2GN) | 2618A | ||||||
| 5A02(LF2) | AlMg2.5 | A5052 | AMr2/1520 | EN AW-5052/AlMn2.5 | AlMg2.5/3.3523 | 5052(A-G2.5C) | 5052(NS4) | 5052/A95052 | |
| 5A05(LF5) | AlMg5Mn1 | A5056 | AMг5/1550 | EN AW-5019/AlMg5 | AlMg5/3.3555 | 5456(A56S) | 5456/A95456 | ||
| 5B05(LF10) | AlMg5Cr | A5056 | 55000 | AMr5п/1551 | 5056/A95056 | ||||
| 5005 | AlMg1(B) | A5005 | 51000-A | AMr1/1510 | EN AW-5005/AlMg1(B) | 5005(A-G0.6) | 5005(N41) | 5005/A95005 | |
| 5052 | AlMg2.5 | A5052 | AMr2/1520 | EN AW-5052/AlMg2.5 | AlMg2.5/3.3523 | 5052(A-G2.5C) | 5052(2L55) | 5052/A95052 | |
| 5083(LF4) | AlMg4.5Mn0.7 | A5083 | 54300 | EN AW-5083/AlMg4.5Mn0.7 | 5083(A-G4.5MC) | 5083(NT8) | 5083/A95083 | ||
| 5086 | AlMg4 | A5086 | AMr4/1540 | EN AW-5086/AlMg4 | AlMg4Mn/3.3545 | 5086(A-G4MC) | 5086/A95086 | ||
| 6061(LD30) | AlSi1MgCu | A6061 | 65032 | Aд33/1330 | EN AW-6061/AlMg1SiCu | AlMgSi1Cu/3.2311 | 6061(A-GSUC) | 6061(N20/H20) | 6061/A96061 |
| 6101 | E-AlMgSi | A6101 | EN AW-6101A/E-AlMgSi | E-AlMgSi0.5/3.2207 | 6101/A96101 | ||||
| 7A09(LC9) | AlZn5.5MgCu | A7075 | 76528 | B95/1950 | EN AW-7075/AlZn5.5MgCu | AlZnMgCu1.5/3.4365 | 7075(A-Z5GU) | 7075(C77S) | 7075/A97075 |
| 7075 | AlZn5.5MgCu | A7075 | 76528 | B95/1950 | EN AW-7075/AlZn5.5MgCu | AlZnMgCu1.5/3.4365 | 7075(A-Z5GU) | 7075(C77S) | 7075/A97075 |
