Alloy 6061 Aluminium Properties
The below table outlines the material properties for Alloy 6061 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.
Alloy 6061 Young's Modulus
The Young's Modulus of Alloy 6061 is 69,000 MPa.
Alloy 6061 Ultimate Strength
The Ultimate Strength of Alloy 6061 ranges between 250 and 260 MPa.
Alloy 6061 Yield Strength
The Yield Strength of Alloy 6061 ranges between 220 and 240 MPa depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.
T5 Aluminium Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 69,000 MPa | 2,700 kg/m3 | 250 MPa | 220 MPa | 24 1/°C | 0.33 |
T6 Aluminium Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 69,000 MPa | 2,700 kg/m3 | 260 MPa | 240 MPa | 24 1/°C | 0.33 |
