6101 Aluminum
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
6101 (EN AW-6101) is an electrical-grade precipitation-hardening Al-Mg-Si alloy engineered specifically for electrical busbars, substation switchgear conductors, and overhead transmission fittings, combining high electrical conductivity (>=55% IACS) with superior mechanical creep resistance.
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPRIMARY | 6101 | Aluminum Association | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| UNS | A96101 | Unified Numbering System | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| EN | EN AW-6101 | European Standard | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| ISO | E-AlMgSi | International Organization for Standardization | —Ref: Aalco European Standard Aluminium Alloy Technical Datasheet |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| EN AW-6101 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Electrical Busbar Alloy | Colloquial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | EN 755-2 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 2: Mechanical propertiesPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Extruded Bar | Specification Reference |
| CEN | EN 573-3 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products - Part 3: Chemical composition and form of productsPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION | Specification Reference |
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | Mg | 0 | RANGE | 0.35 – 0.80 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Silicon | Si | 0 | RANGE | 0.30 – 0.70 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.50 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Copper | Cu | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.03 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Chromium | Cr | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.03 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Each | OE | 0 | EACH | ≤ 0.03 each | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Total | OT | 0 | TOTAL | ≤ 0.1 | wt% | Ref: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
| Aluminum | Al | 0 | REMAINDER | Remainder | wt% | Balance aluminumRef: Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.7 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | 2.7 g/cm³ | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 23.0 µm/(m·K) | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED | |
| Solidus Temperature | 600 °C | TYPICAL | 600 °C | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 218 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 218 W/(m·K) | Aalco Metals Ltd | VERIFIED |
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers
Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extruded Bar | T6 TemperSource values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Proof Stress): ≥ 170 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6101 Mechanical Properties T6 Extruded Bar up to 150mm Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 200 MPa (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6101 Mechanical Properties T6 Extruded Bar up to 150mm Elongation (A50 mm): ≥ 8 % (MINIMUM)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6101 Mechanical Properties T6 Extruded Bar up to 150mm | up to 150mm | ≥ 200 MPa | ≥ 170 MPa | ≥ 8 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Extruded Bar | T6 TemperSource values and qualifiersHB Hardness: 65 HB (TYPICAL)Aalco Metals Ltd — mat-phase4c-6101 Hardness T6 Extruded Bar up to 150mm | up to 150mm | — | — | — | — | — | 65 HB | VERIFIED |
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Chemical Composition EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Physical Properties DENSITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Physical Properties ELASTIC_MODULUS. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Physical Properties THERMAL_EXPANSION. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Physical Properties SOLIDUS_TEMPERATURE. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Physical Properties THERMAL_CONDUCTIVITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Mechanical Properties T6 Extruded Bar up to 150mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Hardness T6 Extruded Bar up to 150mm. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Designation AA 6101. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Designation UNS A96101. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Designation EN EN AW-6101. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Designation ISO E-AlMgSi. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Specification EN 755-2. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual extraction from Aalco technical datasheets transcribing European standards (EN 573-3, EN 485-2, EN 755-2): mat-phase4c-6101 Specification EN 573-3. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standards tables reproduced.