Aluminium alloy 6106 is an extrusion alloy designed to provide optimum combination of mechanical properties, complexity of shape, minimum section thickness and good surface finish together with the good resistance, weldability and formability associated with the 6000 series alloys. Very complex shapes are possible which are not obtainable with stronger alloys such as 6182. (6000 series alloys achieve their properties by thermal treatment which can be adjusted to provide combinations of strength and formability conditions with good corrosion resistance and weldability. Because the properties are obtained by thermal treatment, fusion welding reduces the non-welded properties by up to 50%.)
Alloy 6106 is typically used for:
Alloy 6106
Spec: BS EN 573-3:2009
| Chemical Element | % Present |
|---|---|
| Silicon (Si) | 0.30 - 0.60 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0 - 0.35 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.0 - 0.25 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.05 - 0.20 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.40 - 0.80 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.0 - 0.20 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.0 - 0.10 |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.0 - 0.10 |
| Other (Each) | 0.0 - 0.05 |
| Others (Total) | 0.0 - 0.15 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Balance |
Alloy 6106
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 655 °C |
| Thermal Expansion | 23.4 x 10⁻⁶ / K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 69.5 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 192 W/m·K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.035 x 10⁻⁶ Ω·m |
Extrusions: Profiles only - Up to 10mm Wall Thickness
Spec: BS EN 755-2:2008
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Proof Stress | 200 Min MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 250 Min MPa |
| Elongation A50 mm | 6 Min % |
| Hardness Brinell | 75 HB |
| Elongation A | 8 Min % |
The most common temper for 6106 aluminium is:
Alloy 6106 weldability ratings:
