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Grade: 6061
Formula: Al 97.5/Mg 1/Si 0.6/Fe 0.5/Cu 0.4
Form: Foil (Light Tight)
Material: Aluminum
Commodity: Alloys
Light Tight: Light Tight

6061 Aluminum Foil (Light Tight)

6061 Aluminum Foil (Light Tight) is a precipitation-hardened aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy foil that delivers medium-to-high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and absolute light impermeability through its defect-free, pinhole-free structure. This property combination ensures environmental resilience while providing total optical shielding, making it essential for protecting light-sensitive materials and assemblies. Aerospace, electronics, and marine industries use it for high-barrier laminates, hermetic optical enclosures, and reflective thermal protection systems. Specific applications include encapsulation of photoreactive components in avionics, light-blocking wraps for marine navigation instruments, and reflective liners in precision optical devices. In research and innovation, 6061 light-tight foil supports the development of light-proof thermal insulation systems, high-performance barrier laminates for controlled environments, and advanced preservation packaging for optical and photochemical experiments. The balance of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and perfect light exclusion secures its role as a critical material in high-performance industrial and scientific contexts.
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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
Physical Properties
Element Value
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 2.7

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