Aluminum 6061 T6
Aluminum has been proven to be the economical choice for a wide variety of applications. Its cost effectiveness and lightweight characteristics make it a popular grade of material in petroleum and petrochemical industries. Aluminum also serves the food, beverage and drug industries. A cubic inch of Aluminum weighs about one-tenth of a pound. Its color is like that of silver. The “commercially” pure metal has a faintly bluish tinge. Its atomic weight is 26.98 pure. Aluminum melts at a temperature of 1220 ̊ F (or 660 ̊ C). The ability of aluminum to transmit heat rapidly and efficiently makes it an ideal material for heat transfer processes, cryogenic applications and similar uses. Its resistance to corrosion often results in longer service life and reduced maintenance.
Chemical Composition
Ai | Cr | Cu | Fe | Mg | Si | Zn |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
– | – | – | Max | – | Max | Max |
Remainder | 0.04 – 0.35 | 0.15 – 0.40 | 0.7 | 0.8 – 1.2 | 0.40 – 0.8 | 0.25 |
Design Features
- One third the weight of most metals.
- Exceptional corrosion properties.
- Non-toxic; Maintains the color and purity of many products.
- Non-magnetic.
- Good conductivity and reflectability.
- Good workability and machinability
Typical Applications
- General fluid transmission and process piping
- Portable and temporary piping
- Hydraulic pressure lines
- Heat transfer and cryogenic processes
- Structural
- Ornamental and architectural
Availability
- Seamless Pipe 1/2”- 12”
- Butt-Weld Fittings 1/2” – 12″
- Flanges 1/2” – 12”
Specifications
- ASTM B221, B361, B247
Tensile Requirements
Tensile Strength (PSI) 38,000
Yield Strength (PSI) 35,000
KSI can be converted to MPA (Megapascals) by multiplying by 6.895.