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Aluminum 6111 alloy is a wrought alloy that is a heat treatable. It possesses high strength and excellent stretch-forming characteristics. Almost 85% of aluminum is used for wrought products.
The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminum 6111 alloy.
Aluminum 6111 alloy is chiefly used in the automotive sector for components such as exposed body panels so as to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle.
[aluminium 6111/A96111 ]The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminum 6111 alloy.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Silicon, Si | 0.7 - 1.1 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.5 - 1 |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 max |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 - 0.45 |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.15 max |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.1 max |
| Titanium, Ti | 0.1 max |
| Other (each) | 0.05 max |
| Other (total) | 0.15 max |
| Aluminum, Al | Remainder |
The physical properties of aluminum 6111 alloy are outlined in the following table.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ | 0.0979 lb/in³ |
| Melting point (T4) | 585-650°C | 1085-1202°F |
The mechanical properties of aluminum 6111-T4 alloy are tabulated below.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 280 MPa | 40610 psi |
| Yield strength | 150 MPa | 21755 psi |
| Elongation at break | 26% | 26% |
| Shear modulus | 26 GPa | 3770 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 |
The thermal properties of aluminum 6111-T4 alloy are tabulated below.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | 154 W/mK | 1068 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
