6013 aluminium alloy

6013 aluminium alloy consist of magnesium, silicon, copper, manganese, iron, zinc, chromium, and titanium as minor alloying elements.^[1]

Chemical Composition

Element [1]	Weight percentage (%)
Aluminum, Al	94.8-97.8
Magnesium, Mg	0.80-1.2
Silicon, Si	0.60-1
Copper, Cu	0.60-1.1
Manganese, Mn	0.20-0.80
Iron, Fe	≤ 0.50
Zinc, Zn	≤ 0.25
Chromium, Cr	≤ 0.10
Titanium, Ti	≤ 0.10
Remainder (each)	≤ 0.15
Remainder (total)	≤ 0.050

Mechanical Properties

Properties [1]	Values
Tensile strength	≥ 392 MPa
Yield strength	≥ 379 MPa
Elongation at break	≥ 5%
Young's Modulus [2]	69 GPa
Fatigue Strength [2]	98 to 140 MPa

Applications

1. Valves
2. Machine parts
3. Munitions
4. ABS Braking systems
5. Hydraulic applications
6. Roller blade parts

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References

1. "6013 aluminium alloy properties". 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14.
2. "6013 Aluminium alloy properties". Archived from the original on 2016-11-14.