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nonferrous alloy / 6061

6061-T6 aluminum extrusion

General-purpose extruded alloy for machined or structural components; properties must be checked for the section and temper.

Identity and condition

Designation
6061
Condition
T6
Product forms
extrusion
Composition
Aluminum alloy 6061; temper is part of identity.
Standards
No standard established in this record

Reported properties

Keep the qualifier and conditions attached to each value. Typical values are not guaranteed lot specifications.

No verified numeric properties in this record. Request a current datasheet and lot-specific certificate before setting acceptance criteria.

What to confirm

  • Do not apply T6 properties to annealed material or a welded heat-affected zone.
  • Source-level reference, not a certified lot or guaranteed design value. Confirm the exact product, condition and applicable standard revision.

Sources and traceability

Kaiser Aluminum extruded standard shapes alloy 6061 ↗

KA-SH-6061-1.09; alloy description and temper-specific table
Reviewed 2026-11-10 · linked factual summary

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