6061 Aluminum Foil

6061 Aluminum Foil is a precipitation-hardened aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy foil combining medium-to-high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability with the ability to be heat-treated for tailored performance. The foil’s strength-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability make it suitable for high-precision, lightweight barrier applications. Aerospace, marine, and electronics industries use it for protective laminates, EMI/RFI shielding layers, and thermally conductive insulation wraps. Specific applications include high-strength reflective barriers in aircraft interiors, corrosion-resistant insulation layers in marine electronics, and conductive laminates for advanced circuit packaging. In research and innovation, 6061 foil enables the development of lightweight yet robust shielding materials, advanced composite laminates, and experimental barrier systems combining thermal management with structural stability. Its synergy of mechanical performance, corrosion protection, and workability secures its place as a versatile solution in demanding scientific and industrial applications.

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Properties

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Tolerances

Foil

Thickness	<0.01mm	±25%
Thickness	0.01mm - 0.05mm	±25%
Thickness	>0.05mm	±10%

Material Properties for Alloys

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Elongation at break( % )	Dec-25
Tensile strength( MPa )	124-290

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	3.9-4.1

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Maximum use temperature in air( C )	130-150
Melting point( C )	585
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	878-914
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	152-169
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	22.7-23.9