Aluminium Alloy
6106 - T6 Extrusions
SPECIFICATIONS ALLOY DESIGNATIONS
Commercial 6106
EN 6106
TEMPER TYPES
Aluminium alloy 6106 is an extrusion alloy designed to The most common temper for 6106 aluminium is:
provide optimum combination of mechanical • T6 - Solution heat treated and artificially aged
properties, complexity of shape, minimum section
thickness and good surface finish together with the
good resistance, weldability and formability associated SUPPLIED FORMS
with the 6000 series alloys. Very complex shapes are
• Extrusions
possible which are not obtainable with stronger alloys
such as 6182.
(6000 series alloys achieve their properties by thermal GENERIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
treatment which can be adjusted to provide
combinations of strength and formability conditions Property Value
with good corrosion resistance and weldability.
Because the properties are obtained by thermal Density 2.70 g/cm³
treatment, fusion welding reduces the non-welded Melting Point 655 °C
properties by up to 50%.)
Thermal Expansion 23.4 x10-6 /K
Applications Modulus of Elasticity 69.5 GPa
Alloy 6106 is typically used for:
Thermal Conductivity 192 W/m.K
~ Structural applications
~ Ladders, pylons and towers Electrical Resistivity 0.035 x10-6 Ω .m
~ Railway Rolling Stock
~ Marine applications
~ Automotive structures MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION BS EN 755-2:2008
Profiles only
Up to 10mm Wall Thickness
BS EN 573-3:2009
Alloy 6106 Property Value
Element % Present Proof Stress 200 Min MPa
Magnesium (Mg) 0.40 - 0.80 Tensile Strength 250 Min MPa
Silicon (Si) 0.30 - 0.60 Elongation A50 mm 6 Min %
Iron (Fe) 0.0 - 0.35 Hardness Brinell 75 HB
Manganese (Mn) 0.05 - 0.20 Elongation A 8 Min %
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.25 Above readings refer to profiles in the T6 condition only.
Chromium (Cr) 0.0 - 0.20
Others (Total) 0.0 - 0.15 WELDABILITY
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.10 Weldability – Gas: Good
Weldability – Arc: Very Good
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.10
Weldability – Resistance: Good
Other (Each) 0.0 - 0.05 Brazability: Good
Solderability: Good
Aluminium (Al) Balance
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Aluminium Alloy
6106 - T6 Extrusions
FABRICATION
Workability – Cold: Acceptable, but limited in T6
temper
Machinability: Good
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REVISION HISTORY
Datasheet Updated 13 November 2018
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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.
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will conform to all relevant and applicable standards.
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