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Aluminum Channel 6061-T6

6061 is alloyed with 1.0% magnesium and .6% silicon. Tensile strength range 20,000 to 42,000 psi. Good formability, weldability and corrosion resistance. Used for engineering and structural applications, boats, furniture, transportation equipment, etc.

ASTM-B-308 & QQ-A-200/16

American Standard

Applications: 6061 aluminum is one of the most widely used aluminum alloys. Its weld-ability and formability make it suitable for many general-purpose applications. Its high strength and corrosion resistance lend type 6061 alloy particularly useful in architectural, structural, and motor vehicle applications. Its list of uses is exhaustive, but some major applications of 6061 aluminum alloy include, Welded assemblies, marine frames, aircraft and truck frames, chemical equipment, electronic parts, furniture, fasteners, heat exchangers and heat sinks.

ANALYSISPERCENT by WEIGHT
Copper0.04 - 0.35
Magnesium0.80 - 1.20
Silicon0.40 - 0.80
Zinc0.00 - 0.25

6061-T6
Tensile …………………………….. 45,000 psi
Yield ……………………………….. 40,00 psi
Elongation 1/2″ ………………… 12%

SIZEWEIGHT PER FOOT IN POUNDSWEIGHT PER 25' LENGTH IN POUNDSSKU
3" x .170 x 1.411.42035.50AC3
4" x .180 x 1.581.85046.25AC4
5" x .190 x 1.752.32058.00AC5
6" x .200 x 1.922.83070.75AC6
8" x .250 x 2.294.250106.25AC8