6" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6-Extruded
This aluminum square tube features an outer diameter of 6 inches and a wall thickness of 0.25 inches, constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. It is suitable for a variety of applications, widely used in construction, supports, and other structures, offering good strength and corrosion resistance.
Dimensions: 6 inches (width) x 0.25 inches (wall thickness)
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy (Heat-treated T6 condition)
Features: Thicker wall provides additional strength and stability, making it suitable for heavier applications.
Applications: Used in building frames, mechanical support structures, bridges, and other high-strength applications.
Material Meets These Standard(s): ASTM-B221
6" x 0.25" Aluminum Square Tube 6061-T6-Extruded Specifications
| Specification | Details | 
| Side length | 6" | 
| Wall Thickness | 0.25" | 
| Material | Aluminum | 
| Shape | square tube | 
| Alloy Type | 6061 | 
| Max Length | 240 inches | 
| Temper | T6 | 
| Production Method | Extruded | 
Select length below or Custom Cut
- 12" (1 ft.)
- 24" (2 ft.)
- 36" (3 ft.)
- 48" (4 ft.)
- 72" (6 ft.)
- 96" (8 ft.)
- 144" (12 ft.)
- 192" (16 ft.)
- 240" (20 ft.)
- Custom cuts supported
The Aluminum square tube is made of 6061-T6 alloy, which offers excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and weldability, making it suitable for a variety of industries. Square tubes in different sizes and wall thicknesses can meet the needs of applications ranging from lightweight structures to heavy-duty support systems, and are widely used in construction, machinery, aerospace, transportation, industrial, and manufacturing fields.
6061 T6 Aluminum Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | 
| Density g/cm^3 | 3 | 
| Yield Tensile Strength KSI | 40 | 
| Brinell Hardness 500 kg load | 95 | 
| Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI | 45 | 
| Elongation % in 2 in. | 12 | 
| Rockwell Hardness B Scale | 60 | 
| Machinability % | 50 | 
| Melting Point °F | 1080 - 1205 | 
| Electrical Conductivity % IACS | 43 | 
| Shear Strength KSI | 30 | 
Chemistry Information 6061 Aluminum
| Element | Percentage | 
| Al | 98 | 
| Cr | 0.04 - 0.35 | 
| Cu | 0.15 - 0.40 | 
| Fe | 0.7 max | 
| Mg | 0.8 - 1.2 | 
| Mn | 0.15 max | 
| Si | 0.4 - 0.8 | 
| Ti | 0.15 max | 
| Zn | 0.25 max | 
