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6063-T5 Aluminum

6063-T5 Aluminum (AA 6063-T5): aluminum engineering material. Density 2700 kg/m³. Yield 145 MPa, ultimate 186 MPa. Elastic modulus 68.9 GPa.

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Specification

Name
6063-T5 Aluminum
Category
aluminum
Designation
AA 6063-T5
Applications
Extrusions, Window frames, Doors, Architectural trim, Pipe
Notes
Architectural alloy. Excellent surface finish. Good extrudability.

Properties

Properties for 6063-T5 Aluminum
PropertyValue
Density2700 kg/m³
Tensile Strength Yield145 MPa
Tensile Strength Ultimate186 MPa
Elastic Modulus68.9 GPa
Shear Modulus25.8 GPa
Poissons Ratio0.33
Thermal Conductivity209 W/(m·K)
Thermal Expansion23.4 µm/(m·K)
Specific Heat900 J/(kg·K)
Melting Point616 °C
HardnessBrinell: 60