6110 Aluminum alloy,Aluminum 6110 alloy,E FORU

### **Aluminum 6110 Alloy: Product Introduction** **Overview** Aluminum 6110 is a heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy that offers an **enhanced combination of strength and corrosion resistance**. Developed as a **high-performance variant** within the 6xxx series, this alloy provides **superior mechanical properties** compared to standard 6061 alloy, while maintaining good extrudability and excellent corrosion resistance. It is particularly suitable for demanding applications in transportation and structural fields. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Silicon (Si) | 0.7 | 1.1 | | Iron (Fe) | - | 0.40 | | Copper (Cu) | 0.20 | 0.35 | | Manganese (Mn) | 0.10 | 0.30 | | Magnesium (Mg) | 0.50 | 0.9 | | Chromium (Cr) | 0.10 | 0.20 | | Zinc (Zn) | - | 0.15 | | Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.10 | | Other (Each) | - | 0.05 | | Other (Total) | - | 0.15 | | **Aluminum (Al)** | **Balance** | | --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | **Density** | 2.71 g/cm³ | 0.0979 lb/in³ | | **Melting Range** | 580-650 °C | 1076-1202 °F | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 46-50% IACS | 46-50% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 170-185 W/m·K | 985-1070 BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.6 × 10⁻⁶/°C | 13.1 × 10⁻⁶/°F | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 69.0 GPa | 10,007 ksi | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Mechanical Properties by Temper:** | Property | T4 Temper | T6 Temper | |----------|-----------|-----------| | **Tensile Strength** | 260-300 MPa | 330-370 MPa | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 140-180 MPa | 290-330 MPa | | **Elongation (in 50mm)** | 14-18% | 10-14% | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 75-85 HB | 100-110 HB | | **Shear Strength** | 180-210 MPa | 210-240 MPa | | **Fatigue Strength** | 110-130 MPa | 130-150 MPa | --- #### **4. International Standards** * **ASTM Standards:** * ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes * ASTM B211: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire * **European Standards (EN):** * EN 573-3: Chemical composition * EN 755-2: Mechanical properties for extruded products * **ISO Standards:** * ISO 6361-2: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy sheets, strips and plates * ISO 6362-2: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy extruded rods/bars, tubes and profiles --- #### **5. Product Applications** **Automotive Industry:** - Automotive structural components - Bumper reinforcement systems - Crash management components - Vehicle frame elements **Transportation Equipment:** - Truck and trailer structural members - Bus chassis components - Railway vehicle structures - Heavy vehicle components **Aerospace Applications:** - Aircraft structural components (non-critical) - Aerospace brackets and fittings - Interior structural members - Support structures **Industrial Equipment:** - High-stress machinery components - Material handling equipment - Industrial robot structures - Heavy equipment frames --- #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** * **Enhanced Strength Properties:** Superior mechanical properties compared to standard 6061 alloy * **Excellent Corrosion Resistance:** Good performance in various environmental conditions * **Good Extrudability:** Capable of producing complex structural profiles * **Superior Fatigue Performance:** Enhanced resistance to cyclic loading conditions * **Good Weldability:** Can be welded using common methods with proper procedures * **Excellent Machinability:** Good machining characteristics in T6 temper * **Heat Treatable:** Responsive to solution treatment and aging processes --- #### **7. Heat Treatment Process** **Solution Heat Treatment:** - Temperature: 530-540°C (986-1004°F) - Time: 30-45 minutes depending on thickness - Quenching: Rapid water quenching **Artificial Aging (T6):** - Temperature: 165-175°C (329-347°F) - Time: 8-12 hours - Cooling: Air cooling to room temperature --- #### **8. Processing and Fabrication** **Extrusion Characteristics:** - Good for medium complexity profiles - Requires higher extrusion pressures than standard alloys - Good surface quality achievable - Suitable for structural sections **Machining Properties:** - Good machinability with carbide tools - Requires appropriate cutting parameters - Good surface finish obtainable - Suitable for precision components **Forming Operations:** - Best formability in T4 temper - Suitable for moderate bending operations - Requires careful handling in T6 temper - Adequate for most structural applications **Joining Methods:** - Good TIG and MIG weldability - Requires qualified welding procedures - Suitable for mechanical fastening - Adhesive bonding applicable --- #### **9. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Comprehensive mechanical testing - Chemical composition analysis - Microstructural examination - Non-destructive testing as required **Certification:** - Mill test certificates per international standards - Process control documentation - Full traceability records - Third-party inspection available --- **Technical Note:** Aluminum 6110 represents a high-performance variant within the 6xxx series aluminum alloys, offering enhanced strength characteristics that make it particularly suitable for demanding structural applications in the transportation industry. The optimized chemical composition, with enhanced copper and carefully controlled alloying elements, provides the foundation for superior mechanical properties through proper heat treatment. This alloy is especially valuable for automotive and transportation applications where higher strength requirements must be met while maintaining good corrosion resistance and manufacturability. While it may require more careful processing than standard 6061 alloy, its superior mechanical properties make it an excellent choice for critical structural components across various high-performance sectors.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 2042 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.