6013 aluminium alloy
Appearance
6013 aluminium alloy consist of magnesium, silicon, copper, manganese, iron, zinc, chromium, and titanium as minor alloying elements.[1]
Chemical composition
[edit]| Element [1] | Weight percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 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
[edit]| Properties [1] | Values |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | ≥ 392 MPa |
| Yield strength | ≥ 379 MPa |
| Elongation at break | ≥ 5% |
| Young's modulus [2] | 69 GPa |
| Fatigue strength [2] | 98 to 140 MPa |
Applications
[edit]- Valves
- Machine parts
- Munitions
- ABS braking systems
- Hydraulic applications
- Roller blade parts
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "6013 aluminium alloy properties". 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14.
- ^ a b "6013 Aluminium alloy properties". Archived from the original on 2016-11-14.