Description
Aluminum 6061 Alloy Powder
Size: -325 mesh
Form: Silvery-Gray Powder
Product Overview
Aluminum 6061 Alloy Powder is a versatile, precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy composed primarily of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon. This alloy is renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, moderate-to-high strength, outstanding workability, and good surface finish after processing. Thanks to its finely tuned elemental composition and uniform particle size distribution (-325 mesh), it is suitable for a wide range of structural, mechanical, and additive manufacturing applications.
This powder form enables efficient sintering, compaction, and thermal spraying, making it ideal for use in powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and coating technologies.
Technical Specifications
Chemical Formula: Al/Mg/Si/Cu/Cr
Appearance: Silvery-Gray Powder
Property | Value |
---|---|
Melting Point | 482–660 °C |
Boiling Point | 2519 °C |
Density | 2.5–2.9 g/cm³ |
Poisson’s Ratio | 0.33 |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.896 J/g·°C |
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 310 MPa |
Thermal Conductivity | 167 W/m·K |
Thermal Expansion (20–100 °C) | 23.6 µm/m·°C |
Vickers Hardness | 107 |
Elemental Composition (% by weight)
Element | Range |
---|---|
Si | 0.4–0.8% |
Mn | ≤ 0.15% |
Cr | 0.04–0.35% |
Zn | ≤ 0.25% |
Al | Balance |
Mg | 0.8–1.2% |
Cu | 0.15–0.40% |
Ti | ≤ 0.15% |
Fe | ≤ 0.7% |
Key Features
Excellent machinability and weldability
Moderate to high tensile strength
Excellent resistance to corrosion, especially in marine environments
Good thermal and electrical conductivity
Can be anodized for enhanced surface properties
Compatible with conventional powder metallurgy and AM processes
Application Areas
Aluminum 6061 Alloy Powder is widely used in:
Aerospace & Aviation:
Aircraft fittings, hydraulic pistons, magneto partsAutomotive & Mechanical:
Brake pistons, couplings, valves, hardware componentsElectrical Engineering:
Connectors, heat sinks, electrical enclosuresConsumer Products:
Bike frames, camera lens mounts, decorative hardwareAdditive Manufacturing:
3D printing and laser sintering of lightweight structural partsGeneral Industry:
Appliance fittings, hinge pins, marine fittings, and more