Skip to contentGeneral Properties:
- Material Type: Aluminum Alloy
- Temper: T6
- Density: 2.78 g/cm³ (0.100 lb/in³)
- Melting Point: 477-635 °C (890-1175 °F)
- Thermal Conductivity: 130 W/m-K (900 BTU·in/h·ft²·°F)
Mechanical Properties:
- Tensile Strength (Ultimate): 572 MPa (83,000 psi)
- Tensile Strength (Yield): 503 MPa (73,000 psi)
- Elongation at Break: 11%
- Modulus of Elasticity: 71.7 GPa (10,400 ksi)
- Shear Strength: 331 MPa (48,000 psi)
Hardness:
Electrical Conductivity:
- Electrical Conductivity: 33% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
Thermal Properties:
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 23.2 x 10^-6/°C (12.9 x 10^-6/°F)
- Specific Heat Capacity: 0.897 J/g-°C (0.214 BTU/lb-°F)
- Workability: Fair
- Machinability Rating (Compared to 1100 Al): 50%
- Weldability: Poor
Corrosion Resistance:
- Corrosion Resistance: Poor
- Anodizing Response: Good
Applications:
- Aircraft structural components
- High-stress structural parts
- Aerospace applications
- Military equipment
- Automotive components
- Bike frames