6061
US: AA6061
EUR: EN AW-6061
FRA: 6061 (A-GSUC)
JPN: A6061
Overview Of 6061
Powdmax 6061 powder represents a highly adaptable heat-treatable aluminum alloy, fortified through the strategic addition of magnesium and silicon, enabling its enhancement via precipitation hardening. Renowned for its balanced mechanical properties and multifaceted advantages, this alloy has established widespread application across industries. Our 6061 is the the first crack-free and anodized 3D printed aluminum alloy powder on the market.
Powder Chemical Composition(wt,-%)
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Element |
Weight % |
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Aluminum (Al) |
Balance |
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Silicon (Si) |
0.4-0.8% |
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Iron (Fe) |
0-0.7% |
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Copper (Cu) |
0.15-0.4% |
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Manganese (Mn) |
0-0.15% |
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Magnesium (Mg) |
0.8-1.2% |
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Chromium (Cr) |
0.04-0.35% |
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Zinc (Zn) |
0-0.25% |
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Titanium (Ti) |
0-0.15% |
Physical Properties
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Grade |
Size |
Particle size distribution |
Bulk density |
Tap density |
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D10(μm) |
D50(μm) |
D90(μm) |
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6061 |
15-53μm |
≥15 |
32-40 |
≤62 |
≥1.0g/cm³ |
≥1.3g/cm³ |
Mechanical Properties
|
Grade |
Tensile strength (Ob/Mpa) |
Yield strength (Opo.2/Mpa) |
Elongation at break(δ5/%) |
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6061 |
≥290 |
≥250 |
≥14 |
Key Attributes Of Al 6061 powder encompass
Mechanical robustness: Balancing medium to high strength with superior ductility and impact toughness.
Environmental resilience: Exhibiting exceptional corrosion resistance and surface finishability.
Fabrication versatility: Offering exceptional weldability and machining performance, facilitating efficient manufacturing processes.
Energy efficiency: Characterized by high thermal and electrical conductivities, optimizing performance in heat-intensive applications.
Lightweight design: Benefiting from a low-density composition, ideal for weight-sensitive applications.
Particle versatility: Available in tailored particle sizes and morphologies, accommodating diverse additive manufacturing and coating requirements.
Primary Applications
6061 powder serves as a versatile material across diverse industrial sectors, leveraging its unique properties to address critical performance requirements. Key application domains include:
Advanced Manufacturing
● Additive Manufacturing: Ideal for directed energy deposition processes (e.g., selective laser melting, electron beam melting, binder jetting) to fabricate complex geometries with minimized material waste.
● Metal Injection Molding (MIM): Suited for mass production of precision miniaturized components requiring stringent dimensional tolerances and superior mechanical consistency.
Structural Components
● Powder Metallurgy: Employed in compaction and sintering techniques to manufacture high-performance automotive assemblies, aerospace brackets, and engineered mechanical systems with enhanced fatigue resistance.
● Thermal Spraying: Utilized in arc wire thermal spraying processes to deposit wear-resistant coatings, offering corrosion protection for marine, oil & gas, and industrial equipment.
Welding & Surface Engineering
● Welding Consumables: Al 6061 powder-based filler materials ensure matched mechanical integrity in welded joints, maintaining structural strength across aluminum assemblies.
● Functional Pigments: Integrated into coatings and composite materials to impart anti-corrosive properties and aesthetic finishes (e.g., metallic luster in architectural coatings and polymers).
This material's adaptability, coupled with its balanced strength-to-weight ratio and process ability, positions it as a strategic choice for lightweight design, high-efficiency systems, and durable infrastructure applications spanning transportation, energy, and defense industries.
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