6061 vs Aluminum Alloy 6063-T4
Property comparison of 6061 and Aluminum Alloy 6063-T4, both aluminum alloy.
| Property | 6061 | Aluminum Alloy 6063-T4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 55 MPa | 90 MPa | +64% |
| Tensile strength | 124 MPa | 172 MPa | +39% |
| Elongation | 25 % | 22 % | -12% |
| Elastic modulus | 73,000 MPa | 73,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 26,000 MPa | 26,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
| Density | 2,700 kg/m³ | 2,700 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 167 W/m·K | 167 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 896 J/kg·K | 900 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000023 1/K | 0.000023 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 582 °C | 582 °C | 0% |
Difference is Aluminum Alloy 6063-T4 relative to 6061. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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About 6xxx aluminum alloys
6xxx aluminum alloys carry magnesium and silicon and are heat-treatable. They are the workhorse extrusion family, balancing strength, weldability, and formability. 6061-T6 is the default structural choice; 6063 is used for architectural shapes.
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