6013 aluminium alloy explained

6013 aluminium alloy consist of magnesium, silicon, copper, manganese, iron, zinc, chromium, and titanium as minor alloying elements.[1]

Chemical Composition

Element Weight percentage (%)
Aluminum, Al94.8-97.8
Magnesium, Mg0.80-1.2
Silicon, Si0.60-1
Copper, Cu0.60-1.1
Manganese, Mn0.20-0.80
Iron, Fe≤ 0.50
Zinc, Zn≤ 0.25
Chromium, Cr≤ 0.10
Titanium, Ti≤ 0.10
Remainder (each)≤ 0.15
Remainder (total)≤ 0.050

Mechanical Properties

Properties Values
Tensile strength≥ 392 MPa
Yield strength≥ 379 MPa
Elongation at break≥ 5%
Young's Modulus [2] 69 GPa
Fatigue Strength 98 to 140 MPa

Applications

  1. Valves
  2. Machine parts
  3. Munitions
  4. ABS Braking systems
  5. Hydraulic applications
  6. Roller blade parts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 25 April 2013. 6013 aluminium alloy properties. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160914170932/http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=8611 . 2016-09-14 .
  2. Web site: 6013 Aluminium alloy properties. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161114033748/http://www.makeitfrom.com:80/compare/6013-AlMg1Si0.8CuMn-A96013-Aluminum/6061-AlMg1SiCu-3.3214-H20-A96061-Aluminum . 2016-11-14 .