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 (%) |
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Aluminum, Al | 94.8-97.8 |
Magnesium, Mg | 0.80-1.2 |
Silicon, Si | 0.60-1 |
Copper, Cu | 0.60-1.1 |
Manganese, Mn | 0.20-0.80 |
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 |
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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
- Valves
- Machine parts
- Munitions
- ABS Braking systems
- Hydraulic applications
- Roller blade parts
Notes and References
- 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 .
- 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 .