6061 Aluminum Alloy Powder
Aluminum Alloy Powders · Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder
6061 is the workhorse heat-treatable wrought aluminum alloy (Mg-Si system, T6 aged). As powder it serves AM, MIM and thermal-spray routes, but its LPBF adoption is limited because the alloy is crack-prone in laser melting compared with AlSi10Mg — most AM usage sits in DED/WAAM repair and MIM instead. The 6061 family is widely standardized worldwide (UNS A96061, GB/T 3190, ASTM B221/B308), so chemistry verification against certificates is straightforward. When sourcing, confirm the Mg/Si ratio band (0.8-1.2% Mg, 0.4-0.8% Si) that drives T6 aging response, and note that AM-grade 6061 powder liquidity is thinner than for AlSi10Mg — request quotes with your target particle-size cut.
Typical Applications
6061 Aluminum Alloy Powder - Key Properties
| Chemical composition (wt%) | Al bal · Mg 0.8-1.2 · Si 0.4-0.8 · Cu 0.15-0.4 · Cr 0.04-0.35 · Mn ≤0.15 · Zn ≤0.25 · Ti ≤0.15 |
| Density | ~2.70 g/cm³ (standard typical value) |
| Heat treatment | T6 solution + artificial aging |
| AM routes | DED / MIM / thermal spray (LPBF crack-prone vs AlSi10Mg) |
| Standards | UNS A96061 · GB/T 3190 · ASTM B221 / B308 |
4 product offer(s) — 2 supplier(s)
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20-63um · Hunan AoKe New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (China)Quote$12.50–15.00per kg
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20-63 · Hunan AoKe New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (China)Quote$15.00–25.00per kg
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15-53um · Hunan AoKe New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (China)Quote$22.50–34.00per kg
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Reference standard value · Unverified Supplier (Shanghai)QuotePrice on request
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print 6061 with LPBF?
6061 is crack-prone in laser powder bed fusion and most AM volume uses AlSi10Mg instead. 6061 powder is more common in DED/WAAM repair and MIM. If you need a printable heat-treatable aluminum, discuss your part geometry with the supplier first.
What drives the T6 strength of 6061?
The Mg-Si balance (0.8-1.2% Mg, 0.4-0.8% Si) that forms Mg₂Si precipitates during artificial aging. Check measured Mg and Si on the certificate, not just the nominal grade name.
Why is 6061 powder harder to find than AlSi10Mg?
LPBF demand concentrates on the easy-to-print Al-Si grades, so 6061 powder is produced in smaller volumes. Specify your particle-size cut and expected order size to get meaningful quotes.
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