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Chemical composition and mechanical property of the alloy 6063
| Typical applications for alloy 6063: | |||
| *Architectural and building products | |||
| *Electrical components and conduit | |||
| *Pipe and tube for irrigation systems | |||
| *Door and window frames | |||
| *Railing and furniture | |||
| *Heatsinks | |||
| Chemical composition | |||
| Element(%) | Alloy | ||
| 6063 | |||
| Si | 0.20-0.60 | ||
| Fe | 0.35(max) | ||
| Cu | 0.1(max) | ||
| Mn | 0.10(max) | ||
| Mg | 0.45-0.9 | ||
| Cr | 0.1(max) | ||
| Zn | 0.1(max) | ||
| Others | 0.05(max).each | ||
| 0.15(max.total | |||
| remaider | aluminum | ||
| Extruded mechanical properties | |||
| Property | Alloy-6063 | ||
| Temper | |||
| "O" | T5 | T6 | |
| TS σb/MPA(min) | 90 | 186 | 241 |
| YS σ0.2/MPA (min) | 48 | 145 | 214 |
| Elongation% (min) | 12 | 12 | |
