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