6061 Aluminum
ASTM B211, ASTM B221, ASTM B316, AMSQQ-A-225/8, AMS-QQ-A-200/8, AMS 4115,AMS 4116, AMS 4117, AMS 4128, AMS 4150,AMS 4160, AMS 4161, AMS 4172, AMS 4173
Farmer Copper LTD. stocks 6061 Aluminum in Round Bar/Rod, Plate, Sheet, Pipe and Angle. 6061 is one of the most widely used alloys because of its high strength, toughness, corrosion resistance and weldability. This alloy can be readily anodized and offers good forming/finishing characteristics. To find a size, specification, or temper that is not listed, please request a quote to get in contact with a material expert today. We are ready to help meet your exact needs.
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. can offer material cut to your specifications on our bar saws, shears, precision plate saws, and water jet cut. Contact one of our experts today to find out how we can help meet your copper needs.
6061-T6511 Aluminum Sizing
- Round Bar/Rod (1/8” dia to 8-1/2”)
- Square Bar (1/4” to 1/2” -1”) (3/8” to 1”-2”)
- Flat Bar (Thickness 1/8” to 4”) (Width 1/2” to 8”)
- Plate (.032” to .125”)
- Sheet (.032” to .125”)
- Pipe (1/2” to 6” (Sch 80))
- Angle (1” x 1” x 1/8” to 3” x 3” x 3/8”)
6061 Aluminum Applications
- Semi-conductor
- Aerospace components
- Marine
- Robotics
- Instrumentation
- Automotive
- Tooling
- Screw machine products
Industries
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. extends its services throughout many industries. We provide the raw copper alloy materials in various standard shapes as well as custom cut copper alloys.
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Our 6061 Aluminum Inventory & Properties
Farmer’s diverse inventory of products and services offered provides our customers the largest and most extensive selection of alloys available, cut to precise specifications, and delivered with total quality control.
Chemical Properties
| Element | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti |
| Min % | .40 | .15 | .80 | .04 | ||||
| Max % | .80 | .70 | .40 | .15 | 1.20 | .35 | .25 | .15 |
Physical Properties
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CHARACTERISTIC |
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Nominal Density (68⁰F / 20⁰C) |
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.098 lbs./in.3 |
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Melting Range |
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1080 ⁰F – 1206 ⁰F |
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Specific Heat (212⁰F / 100⁰C) |
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.214 BTU/lb. - ⁰F |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
Linear 68⁰F - 212⁰F 20⁰C - 100⁰C |
13.1 micro in./in. - ⁰F |
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Volumetric 68⁰F / 20⁰F |
3.93 x 10-5 in.3/in.3 - ⁰F |
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T6, T651 |
97 BTU/ft. – hr. - ⁰F |
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Equal Volume |
T6, T651 |
43% IACS |
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Equal Weight |
T6, T651 |
142% IACS |
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Fabrication Properties
| Formability Rating | Fair | |
| Machinability Rating | Fair | |
| General Corrosion Resistance | Good | |
| Weldability Rating | Excellent | |
| Brazing | Excellent | |
| Anodizing Rating | Excellent |
Mechanical Properties
| FORM | TEMPER | TENSILE (.500” Dia. Specimen) | HARDNESS | SHEAR | FATIGUE | MODULUS | |||||||
| ROUND BAR ROD | T6, T651 | Ultimate | Yield | Elongation (4D) | Brinell (500kg) (10mm) | Ultimate Shearing Strength | Endurance Limit – R.R. Moore Type | Modulus of Elasticity | |||||
| KSI | MPa | KSI | MPa | % | KSI | MPa | KSI | MPa | KSI x 103 | Gpa | |||
| 45 | 310 | 40 | 276 | 17 | 95 | 30 | 207 | 14 | 97 | 10 | 68.3 | ||
Our Commitment to Service
As a leading copper, brass, & bronze alloys supplier, Farmers Copper Ltd. attributes our success to serving our customers, through our service-minded employees and material readily available for prompt, accurate deliveries of copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel and other metal alloys.