6106 T6 Extrusion Grade - Aluminium

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Temper Types

The most common temper for 6106 aluminium is:

Properties

Chemical Composition

Chemical Element	% Present
Manganese (Mn)	0.05 - 0.20
Iron (Fe)	0.00 - 0.35
Magnesium (Mg)	0.40 - 0.80
Silicon (Si)	0.30 - 0.60
Zinc (Zn)	0.00 - 0.10
Titanium (Ti)	0.00 - 0.10
Chromium (Cr)	0.00 - 0.20
Copper (Cu)	0.00 - 0.25
Other (Each)	0.00 - 0.05
Others (Total)	0.00 - 0.15
Aluminium (Al)	Balance

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	200 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	250 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	6 Min %
Hardness Brinell	75 HB
Elongation A	8 Min %

General Physical Properties

Physical Property	Value
Density	2.70 g/cm³
Melting Point	655 °C
Thermal Expansion	23.4 x 10^-6/K
Modulus of Elasticity	69.5 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	192 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	0.035 x 10^-6 Ω .m

Applications

Structural applications
Ladders, pylons and towers
Railway Rolling Stock
Marine applications
Automotive structures

Characteristics

Good corrosion resistance
Good formability
Good weldability

Additional Information

Weldability

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This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon. Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.

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Process	Rating
Weldability - Gas	Good
Weldability - Arc	Very Good
Weldability - Resistance	Good
Brazability	Good
Solderability	Good

Process	Rating
Workability - Cold	Acceptable but limited in T6 temper
Machinability	Good

Aluminium, Commercial Alloy6106 T6 Extrusion

A wrought alloy with good corrosion resistance.

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Related Specifications

Temper Types

Properties

Alloy 6106

BS EN 573-3

Profiles only Up to 10mm Wall Thickness

BS EN 755-2

Applications

Characteristics

Additional Information

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