Apr 25 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is a silverish white metal that is known for its versatility. Aluminium / aluminum can be combined with one of these elements – silicon, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc, to form aluminium / aluminum alloys.
Aluminium / aluminum 6013 alloy is a wrought alloy type with high strength, improved formability, excellent compressive properties, and good corrosion resistance.
The following datasheet provides more details about aluminium / aluminum 6013 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of the aluminium / aluminum 6013 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
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 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of Aluminium / aluminum 6013-T8 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.71 g/cm3 |
0.0979 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of aluminium / aluminum 6013-T8 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength (@thickness 38.13-82.5 mm/1.501-3.25 in) |
≥ 392 MPa |
≥ 56900 psi |
|
Yield strength (@strain 0.200 %) |
≥ 379 MPa |
≥ 55000 psi |
|
Elongation at break (@thickness 3.17-19 mm/0.125-0.749 in ) |
≥ 5% |
≥ 5% |
|
Hardness, Brinell |
130 |
130 |
|
Hardness, Knoop (estimated from Brinell) |
163 |
163 |
|
Hardness, Rockwell A (estimated from Brinell) |
49.5 |
49.5 |
|
Hardness, Rockwell B (estimated from Brinell) |
80 |
80 |
|
Hardness, Vickers (estimated from Brinell) |
149 |
149 |
|
Machinability |
70 |
70 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of the aluminium / aluminum 6013-T8 alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient |
23.4 µm/m°C |
13 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
164 W/mK |
1140 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Other Designations
Equivalent material to aluminium / aluminum 6013 alloy is AMS 4347.
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 6013 alloy is chiefly used in aerospace applications.
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Valves
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Machine parts
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Munitions
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ABS Braking systems
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Hydraulic applications
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Roller blade parts