Aluminum 6061 Based Metal Spherical Powder
Formula | Aluminum 6061 |
Synonyms | Aluminum 6061 spherical particles, Aluminum 6061 spherical powders, Aluminum 6061 Powder, Aluminum 6061 thermal spray powder, Aluminum 6061 gas atomized powder |
Appearance | Silvery-gray powder, Spherical Powder |
Particle Size | 0-45 um, 45-105 um, can be customized upon request |
Melting Point | 482- 660 °C |
Density | 2.5-2.9 g/cm 3 |
Tap Density | Approximately 2.7 g/cc |
Flow rate | >25 s/50 g, indicating excellent flowability |
Description of Aluminum 6061 Spherical Powder
Aluminum 6061 spherical powder is made from the 6061 aluminum alloy, known for its strength and corrosion resistance. It has a spherical shape, which enhances its flowability and packing density, making it ideal for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy applications. With a density of about 2.7 g/cm³ and a particle size ranging from microns to millimeters, this powder is used in 3D printing and thermal spray coatings. Its high strength-to-weight ratio and good workability make it suitable for various structural and coating applications.
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Chemical Composition
Chemical Composition (wt%) | |||||||||
Item | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Al |
| 6061 Aluminum Alloy | 0.66 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.06 | 0.90 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.04 | Bal. |
Oxygen: 500 ppm
Particle Size distribution
0-15μm, 15-53μm, 45-105μm, 45-150μm. (Various particle sizes can be customized)
Applications
Additive Manufacturing: It’s commonly used in 3D printing technologies such as selective laser melting (SLM) and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) to produce high-strength, lightweight components.
Powder Metallurgy: The powder is used to create parts through powder metallurgy processes, offering high strength and durability for structural applications.
Thermal Spray Coatings: It is applied as a coating for improved wear resistance and corrosion protection on various substrates.
Automotive and Aerospace Industries: Its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for manufacturing lightweight, high-performance components.
Al6061 powder Reference
Sintering behaviour of Al-6061 powder produced by rapid solidification process
- Complex aluminium alloy components fabricated by powder metallurgy (P/M) offer the promise of a low cost and high strength-to-weight ratio, which meets the demands of the automotive sector. This paper describes the die compaction and sintering response of an atomised Al-6061 alloy powder containing Mg and Si produced by rapid solidification.
Aluminium alloy 6061 is a medium to high strength heat-treatable alloy with a strength higher than 6005A. It has very good corrosion resistance and very good weldability although reduced strength in the weld zone. It has medium fatigue strength.
7075 is notable for its high strength-to-weight ratio and improved strength over 6061. Because of this, 7075 is largely used in aerospace, marine and transportation industries. Any industry where high strength and light weight properties are critical, this alloy is preferred.
Aluminum 6061 powder is produced by atomizing molten aluminum alloy, where high-pressure gas or water rapidly cools the molten metal to form fine particles. The powder is then classified by size and shape to ensure uniformity. Finally, the powder is cleaned and packaged for use in applications like additive manufacturing or powder metallurgy.