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In T6 temper, it offers excellent mechanical properties including 45 ksi tensile strength, good corrosion resistance, and outstanding machinability. While its electrical conductivity (43% IACS) is lower than 6101 or 1350, it is the preferred choice for bus pipe and seamless applications where higher strength is required. 6061-T6 busbar is used where mechanical loading, vibration, or longer spans demand greater strength than electrical-grade alloys can provide.", "image": "https://pub-bb2e103a32db4e198524a2e9ed8f35b4.r2.dev/b1f8b2cb-7382-4690-bfbc-ed5b304d2dda/id-preview-07417ea8--a7e5ccab-fa75-48ef-b5e7-f98a3ebeeba6.lovable.app-1772659104853.png", "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "Maverick Metals" }, "sku": "6061-T6 / 6061-T651", "category": "Aluminum Busbar", "offers": { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "price": "0", "priceCurrency": "USD", "url": "https://mavmet.com/aluminum-busbar/al6061", "seller": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Maverick Metals" } }, "aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingValue": "5", "reviewCount": "156", "bestRating": "5" } } ] --- [Contact us today! 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While its electrical conductivity (43% IACS) is lower than 6101 or 1350, it is the preferred choice for bus pipe and seamless applications where higher strength is required. 6061-T6 busbar is used where mechanical loading, vibration, or longer spans demand greater strength than electrical-grade alloys can provide. ### Chemical Composition Element Min Max Aluminum (Al) Balance (~97.9%) — Magnesium (Mg) 0.80% 1.20% Silicon (Si) 0.40% 0.80% Copper (Cu) 0.15% 0.40% Chromium (Cr) 0.04% 0.35% Iron (Fe) — 0.70% ### Alloy Designations UNS A96061 ASTM B221, B241, B308, B209 Common Name Seamless Aluminum ### Mechanical Properties Tensile Strength (T6) 45 ksi (310 MPa) Yield Strength (T6) 40 ksi (276 MPa) Elongation (T6) 12% Hardness (T6) 95 HB Shear Strength 30 ksi (207 MPa) Fatigue Strength 14 ksi (97 MPa) ### Physical Properties Density 2.70 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³) Melting Point 582–652°C (1,080–1,205°F) Electrical Conductivity 43% IACS (T6) Thermal Conductivity 167 W/m·K Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 23.6 × 10⁻⁶ /°C Modulus of Elasticity 68.9 GPa (10,000 ksi) ## Typical Applications - Seamless bus pipe and bus conductor - Substation seamless supports - Marine and aerospace seamless components - General-purpose seamless shapes - Machine parts and tooling - Truck and trailer frames ## Fabrication & Joining - Excellent machinability in T6 temper - Good weldability — use 4043 or 5356 filler - Re-heat treat after welding to restore T6 properties - Excellent corrosion resistance - Available in all standard forms ## Need 6061 Aluminum Busbar? 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