The chemical composition and processing properties of 6060 aluminum alloy and 6063 aluminum alloy are similar, but not exactly the same. The difference between the two lies in the strength.
6060 aluminum alloy
6063 aluminum alloy
Application
6060 aluminum plate is the national standard aluminum alloy for doors and windows.
6063 aluminum plate is an aviation aluminum alloy licensed by the state.
6060 aluminum alloy application
6063 aluminum alloy application
Chemical composition of aluminum sheet
6060 aluminum alloy material composition
Si: 0.3-0.6Fe: 0.1-0.3Cu: 0.1Mn: 0.1Mg: 0.35-0.6Cr:--Zn: 0.1 Others:--Ti: 0.15 Others Total: 0.15Al: Balance
6063 aluminum alloy chemical composition
Aluminum Al: Balance Silicon Si: 0.20～0.6 Copper Cu: ≤0.10 Magnesium Mg: 0.45～0.9 Zinc Zn: ≤0.10 Manganese Mn: ≤0.10 Titanium Ti: ≤0.10 Chromium Cr: ≤0.10 Iron Fe: 0.000～0.350 Note: Single:≤0.05;Total:≤0.15
Physical and Mechanical Properties
6060 alloy aluminum plate
Tensile strength σb (MPa): ≥470
Conditional yield strength σ0.2 (MPa): ≥420
Elongation δ5(%): ≥6
6063 alloy aluminum plate
Tensile strength σb (MPa): ≥205
Conditional yield strength σ0.2 (MPa): ≥170
Elongation δ5(%): ≥9
Product features and uses
6060 aluminum sheet product features and uses
Features:
- High strength heat treatable alloy.
- Good mechanical properties.
- Good usability.
- Easy to process and good wear resistance.
- Good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance
Main uses: Aviation fixtures, trucks, tower buildings, boats, pipelines and other architectural applications where strength, weldability and corrosion resistance are required. Such as: aircraft parts, camera lenses, couplers, marine accessories and hardware, electronic accessories and joints, decorative or various hardware, hinge heads, magnetic heads, brake pistons, hydraulic pistons, electrical accessories, valves and valve parts.
6063 aluminum sheet product features and uses
Features:
- Strengthened by heat treatment, high impact toughness,
- Good corrosion resistance, excellent weldability and toughness,
- Good cold workability and moderate strength.
- Easy to polish and color film, excellent anodizing effect
- Good plasticity and gorgeous color after anodizing treatment
Main application: 6063 aluminum alloy belongs to Al-Mg-Si series alloy, which is widely used, especially the construction industry cannot do without this alloy. It is the most promising alloy. Widely used in building profiles, irrigation pipes, pipes, rods and profiles for vehicles, benches, furniture, lifts, fences, etc.
