6101-H111 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 6101-H111 alloy,E FORU

### **Aluminum 6101-H111 Alloy: Product Introduction** **Overview** Aluminum 6101-H111 is a heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy supplied in the strain-hardened and partially annealed condition. The H111 temper indicates that the material has been **lightly strain-hardened** followed by a **partial annealing process** to achieve a balance between mechanical properties and formability. This specific temper provides **good electrical conductivity** combined with **adequate strength** for electrical applications requiring some forming operations after fabrication. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Silicon (Si) | 0.30 | 0.7 | | Iron (Fe) | - | 0.50 | | Copper (Cu) | - | 0.10 | | Manganese (Mn) | - | 0.03 | | Magnesium (Mg) | 0.35 | 0.8 | | Chromium (Cr) | - | 0.03 | | Zinc (Zn) | - | 0.10 | | Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.03 | | Other (Each) | - | 0.03 | | Other (Total) | - | 0.10 | | **Aluminum (Al)** | **Balance** | | --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | **Density** | 2.70 g/cm³ | 0.0975 lb/in³ | | **Melting Range** | 615-655 °C | 1140-1210 °F | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 56-60% IACS | 56-60% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 200-215 W/m·K | 1160-1245 BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.4 × 10⁻⁶/°C | 13.0 × 10⁻⁶/°F | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 68.9 GPa | 10,000 ksi | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Mechanical Properties for 6101-H111:** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | **Tensile Strength** | 120-160 MPa | 17-23 ksi | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 80-110 MPa | 12-16 ksi | | **Elongation (in 50mm)** | 15-20% | 15-20% | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 35-45 HB | 35-45 HB | | **Shear Strength** | 85-110 MPa | 12-16 ksi | | **Fatigue Strength** | 60-80 MPa | 9-12 ksi | --- #### **4. International Standards** * **European Standards (EN):** * EN 573-3: Chemical composition (Designation: EN AW-6101) * EN 754-2: Mechanical properties for drawn bars and tubes * EN 755-2: Mechanical properties for extruded products * **ASTM Standards:** * ASTM B317: Standard Specification for Extruded Bar, Rod, Pipe, and Structural Shapes for Electrical Purposes * ASTM B396: Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6101-T61 and 6101-T63 Extruded Round Tube for Electrical Purposes * **IEC Standards:** * IEC 60104: Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy wire for overhead line conductors * IEC 60889: Hard-drawn aluminum wire for overhead line conductors --- #### **5. Product Applications** **Electrical Conductors:** - Bus bars requiring forming - Electrical busways - Power distribution components - Electrical connector parts **Electrical Hardware:** - Transformer components - Switchgear parts - Electrical insulator hardware - Power distribution accessories **General Electrical Applications:** - Electrical housing components - Cable management systems - Electrical support structures - General purpose electrical components **Formed Electrical Parts:** - Bent electrical conductors - Formed bus bar components - Custom electrical shapes - Electrical brackets and supports --- #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** * **Good Electrical Conductivity:** Maintains high conductivity suitable for electrical applications * **Excellent Formability:** Can be easily formed and shaped after fabrication * **Adequate Strength:** Provides sufficient mechanical strength for most electrical applications * **Good Thermal Conductivity:** Effective heat dissipation characteristics * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Good performance in various environmental conditions * **Good Weldability:** Suitable for most welding and joining methods * **Cost-Effective:** Economical solution for formed electrical components --- #### **7. Processing Characteristics** **H111 Temper Definition:** - Lightly strain-hardened (less than H11 temper) - Partially annealed to restore some ductility - Balance between strength and formability - Suitable for light forming operations **Work Hardening Response:** - Can be further strain-hardened if required - Maintains good electrical conductivity - Suitable for additional forming operations - Stable mechanical properties --- #### **8. Processing and Fabrication** **Forming Characteristics:** - Excellent for bending and light forming - Good for roll forming operations - Low springback characteristics - Suitable for complex shapes **Machining Properties:** - Good machinability - Smooth surface finish achievable - Easy chip formation - Suitable for most machining operations **Joining Methods:** - Excellent weldability using TIG and MIG methods - Good for brazing and soldering - Mechanical fastening easily accomplished - Suitable for all electrical joining techniques **Surface Treatment:** - Good for chemical conversion coatings - Suitable for painting and coating - Can be anodized if required - Good surface preparation characteristics --- #### **9. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Electrical conductivity testing - Mechanical property verification - Chemical composition analysis - Surface quality inspection - Formability testing **Certification:** - Mill test certificates per international standards - Electrical performance verification - Quality documentation - Traceability records --- **Technical Note:** Aluminum 6101-H111 offers an optimal balance between formability and electrical performance, making it particularly suitable for electrical applications that require some forming operations after material fabrication. The H111 temper provides sufficient strength for structural electrical components while maintaining the formability needed for custom shapes and configurations. This material is especially valuable for bus bar systems, electrical distribution components, and custom electrical hardware where both electrical performance and manufacturability are important considerations. The combination of good electrical characteristics, adequate mechanical properties, and excellent formability makes 6101-H111 a versatile choice for a wide range of electrical applications.

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