6061 Aluminum Spherical Powder

6061 Aluminum Spherical Powder is a precipitation-hardened aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy in finely atomized spherical form, combining medium-to-high strength, corrosion resistance, and exceptional flowability for powder-based manufacturing. Its uniform particle shape and size distribution promote high packing density, consistent thermal conductivity, and predictable sintering behavior, making it ideal for additive manufacturing, thermal spray coatings, and powder metallurgy. Aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries use it for lightweight structural parts, conductive housings, and wear-resistant coating layers. Specific applications include powder bed fusion fabrication of aerospace brackets, plasma-sprayed thermal management coatings in electronics, and sintered automotive components requiring fatigue resistance. In research and innovation, 6061 spherical powder supports development of next-generation lightweight structures, graded alloy systems, and functional coatings with tailored thermal-mechanical properties. The balance of metallurgical stability, manufacturability, and versatile end-use performance ensures its continued importance across advanced scientific and industrial production.

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Particle Size D10		Nominal
Particle Size D50		Nominal
Particle Size D90		Nominal

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