{"id":6435,"date":"2025-09-05T10:18:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfiniti.com\/?page_id=6435"},"modified":"2025-10-01T10:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:19:02","slug":"astm-b221-14-chemical-tensile-tables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alfiniti.com\/fr\/astm-b221-14-chemical-tensile-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"ASTM B221 Chemical Tensile Tables &amp; PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3f77629\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-841ff0af\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1cfac482\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1cfac482\">\n\n<p>Extruded bars, rods, profiles, and tubes manufactured through hot extrusion. All standard aluminum alloys and tempers are covered. 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Each alloy\u2019s balance of silicon, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, chromium, zinc, titanium, and other trace elements directly affects its properties.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c158851\">\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"spec-table\" aria-label=\"ASTM B221 Chemical Composition Limits\">\n    <caption>ASTM B221 \u2014 Chemical Composition Limits<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Alliage<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Si<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Fe<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Cu<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Mn<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Mg<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Cr<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Zn<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Ti<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Other (each)<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Other (total)<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Al<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">1060<\/th>\n        <td>0.25<\/td>\n        <td>0.35<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.03<\/td>\n        <td>0.03<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.03<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>99.60 min<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">1100<\/th>\n        <td>0.05\u20130.20<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>99.60 min<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">3003<\/th>\n        <td>0.6<\/td>\n        <td>0.7<\/td>\n        <td>0.05\u20130.20<\/td>\n        <td>1.0\u20131.5<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">3102<\/th>\n        <td>0.40<\/td>\n        <td>0.7<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05\u20130.40<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td>0.30<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">6005<\/th>\n        <td>0.6\u20130.9<\/td>\n        <td>0.35<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.40\u20130.6<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">6005A<\/th>\n        <td>0.50\u20130.9<\/td>\n        <td>0.35<\/td>\n        <td>0.30<\/td>\n        <td>0.50<\/td>\n        <td>0.40\u20130.7<\/td>\n        <td>0.30<\/td>\n        <td>0.20<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">6060<\/th>\n        <td>0.30\u20130.6<\/td>\n        <td>0.10\u20130.30<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.35\u20130.6<\/td>\n        <td>0.50<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">6061<\/th>\n        <td>0.40\u20130.8<\/td>\n        <td>0.70<\/td>\n        <td>0.15\u20130.40<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>0.80\u20131.2<\/td>\n        <td>0.04\u20130.35<\/td>\n        <td>0.25<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">6063<\/th>\n        <td>0.20\u20130.6<\/td>\n        <td>0.35<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.45\u20130.9<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"row\">6082<\/th>\n        <td>0.70\u20131.3<\/td>\n        <td>0.50<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.40\u20131.0<\/td>\n        <td>0.60\u20131.2<\/td>\n        <td>0.25<\/td>\n        <td>0.20<\/td>\n        <td>0.10<\/td>\n        <td>0.05<\/td>\n        <td>0.15<\/td>\n        <td>Remainder<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f9fa1467\">\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><br>Understanding alloy composition is essential when specifying material for a project. Higher magnesium, for example, can improve strength but may reduce machinability. Chromium or copper can enhance corrosion resistance in certain environments, while silicon content often affects extrudability. By comparing these values, engineers can select the alloy that balances corrosion resistance, machinability, and strength for the intended application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d38a0b27\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1a056b23 gb-headline-text\">Tensile Property Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tensile property table outlines the mechanical performance characteristics of each alloy and temper. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tensile Strength (Ksi):<\/strong> the maximum stress the material can withstand before breaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yield Strength (0.2% offset, Ksi):<\/strong> the stress at which permanent deformation begins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elongation (%):<\/strong> the ductility of the alloy, or how much it can stretch before fracture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d6d2e979\">\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"spec-table\" aria-label=\"ASTM B221 Tensile Property Limits\">\n    <caption>ASTM B221 \u2014 Tensile Property Limits<\/caption>\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Trempe<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Specified Section or Wall Thickness, in.<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Area, in\u00b2<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Tensile Strength (Ksi) (min &#8211; max)<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Yield Strength (0.2% offset, Ksi) (min &#8211; max)<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Elongation in 2 in. or 4\u00d7 Diameter, min %<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <!-- Alloy 1060 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Aluminum 1060<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>O<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>8.5 &#8211; 14<\/td><td>2.5 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>H112<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>8.5 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>2.5 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 1100 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Aluminum 1100<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>O<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>11.0 &#8211; 15.5<\/td><td>3.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>H112<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>11.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>3.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 3003 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy 3003<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>O<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>14.0 &#8211; 19.0<\/td><td>5.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>H112<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>14.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>5.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy Alclad 3003 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy Alclad 3003<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>O<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>13.0 &#8211; 18.0<\/td><td>4.5 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>H112<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>13.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>4.5 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 3102 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy 3102<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>H112<\/td><td>0.028\u20130.050<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>11.0 &#8211; 18.0<\/td><td>4.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 6005 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy 6005<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T1<\/td><td>up through 0.500<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>25.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>15.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T5<\/td><td>up through 0.124<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T5<\/td><td>0.125\u20131.000<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 6005A -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy 6005A<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T1<\/td><td>up through 0.249<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>25.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>14.5 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T5<\/td><td>up through 0.250<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>31.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T5<\/td><td>0.250\u20130.999<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>31.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T61<\/td><td>up through 0.249<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T61<\/td><td>0.250\u20131.000<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 6060 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy 6060<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T51<\/td><td>up through 0.125<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>22.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T61<\/td><td>up through 0.124<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>30.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T61<\/td><td>0.125\u20131.000<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>30.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>25.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr>\n\n      <!-- Alloy 6061 -->\n      <tr><th colspan=\"6\" scope=\"rowgroup\">Alloy 6061<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>O<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>&#8230; &#8211; 22.0<\/td><td>&#8230; &#8211; 16.0<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T1<\/td><td>up through 0.625<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>26.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>14.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T4<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>26.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T4510<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>26.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T4511<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>26.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T42<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>26.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>12.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T5<\/td><td>up through 0.625<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>30.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T6<\/td><td>up through 0.249<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T62<\/td><td>up through 0.249<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T6510<\/td><td>up through 0.249<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T6511<\/td><td>up through 0.249<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T6<\/td><td>0.250 and over<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T62<\/td><td>0.250 and over<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>T6510<\/td><td>0.250 and over<\/td><td>all<\/td><td>38.0 &#8211; &#8230;<\/td><td>35.0 &#8211; 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For example, high tensile and yield strengths are critical in structural applications, while higher elongation can be desirable for parts that must endure forming or bending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to read the tables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Values are shown as <strong>min\u2013max ranges<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where \u201c&#8230;\u201d appears in a cell, it means only a minimum or maximum is specified.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: \u201c8.5 \u2013 \u2026\u201d means the minimum tensile strength is 8.5 ksi, with no maximum limit defined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: \u201c\u2026 \u2013 19.0\u201d means the maximum tensile strength is 19.0 ksi, with no defined minimum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This notation ensures the table accurately represents ASTM B221 specifications.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0ddbe61a gb-headline-text\" id=\"common-uses\">How to Select the Right Alloy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right alloy involves more than just comparing numbers in a table. Key considerations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strength-to-Weight Requirements<\/strong><br>Lighter alloys with high strength are ideal where weight savings are critical, such as in transportation or aerospace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrosion Resistance<\/strong><br>Certain alloys offer superior performance in marine or outdoor environments, reducing maintenance and extending service life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formability vs. Machinability<\/strong><br>If the part will be extruded, bent, or formed, alloys with higher elongation are advantageous. For precision machining, alloys that cut cleanly and hold tolerances are preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weldability<\/strong><br>Some alloys are easier to weld without compromising structural integrity. This is an important factor in fabrication-heavy industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Considerations<\/strong><br>Alloy selection also comes down to balancing performance with budget. Higher-performance alloys may come at a premium, but deliver long-term value in durability or reduced weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alfiniti can help:<\/strong><br>Our team can guide you through these trade-offs, ensuring that you choose the alloy best suited for your application. Whether your priority is strength, corrosion resistance, manufacturability, or cost, we\u2019ll match you with tubing that meets ASTM B221 specifications and your project requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d29b119\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79992451\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-88510a59 gb-headline-text\">Need to know about aluminum alloy products?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b02b277 gb-headline-text\">Check out our <strong><a href=\"\/alloy\/mill-specifications-by-aluminum-alloy\/\">Aluminum Mill Specifications by Alloys<\/a><\/strong> page for a list of all of the alloy products and their key characteristics.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a1ffeb1\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cef4a485\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b498bbce\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b498bbce\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASTM-B221_Chemical-Tensile-tables-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the ASTM-B221 PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a18843fa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a18843fa\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a8412980 gb-button-text\" href=\"\/resources-library\/\">&gt; Complete Resource Library<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alfiniti, Inc. is the largest aluminum manufacturer in North America. 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