6061/SiC/10p
also Duralcan F3S.10S
6061/SiC/10p (Duralcan F3S.10S) is a general-purpose aluminium metal-matrix composite: a 6061 matrix with 10 vol% silicon carbide particulate, available in O, F, T4, T6 and T651 tempers plus cast T61.
Reference datasheet — 6061/SiC/10p is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the T6 condition
6061/SiC/10p grades and fills
6061/SiC/10p is supplied in 6 conditions, soft to hard. T6 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Use for maximum ductility during forming, bending or secondary extrusion; re-heat-treat to T6 afterwards. | 80 | 155 | 16 | |
As fabricated | Lowest-cost stock for parts that will be heat treated after machining, or for non-structural stiffness-driven parts. | 115 | 200 | 8 | |
Solution heat treated and naturally aged | Intermediate strength with better ductility and formability; used before a final bend or forming step and subsequent ageing. | 150 | 245 | 11 | |
T61 | Foundry version of the same 10 vol% SiC composite (higher-Si A359 matrix) for permanent-mould and sand castings such as brake rotors and pistons. | 265 | 303 | 1 | |
T6Default Solution heat treated and artificially aged | Standard high-strength condition for extruded bar, tube and forged parts; pick when stiffness plus full strength is needed. | 296 | 338 | 6 | |
T6, stress relieved by stretching | Choose for machined plate and precision structures where residual-stress-driven distortion must be minimised. | 305 | 345 | 5.5 |
What is 6061/SiC/10p?
6061/SiC/10p (Duralcan F3S.10S) is a general-purpose aluminium metal-matrix composite: a 6061 matrix with 10 vol% silicon carbide particulate, available in O, F, T4, T6 and T651 tempers plus cast T61. The 10 % loading lifts elastic modulus to 81 GPa and improves wear resistance over unreinforced 6061 while retaining 6 % elongation, 338 MPa tensile strength, 296 MPa yield and 175 W/m·K conductivity. Machinability remains workable for an MMC (score 30) but diamond tooling is still needed, and service is limited to about 175 °C; step up to 2124/SiC/25p for higher strength and stiffness. 6061/SiC/10p has a density of 2.75 g/cm³ (0.0994 lb/in³), heavier than 87% of composite grades. 6061/SiC/10p has a yield strength of 296 MPa (42.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 338 MPa (49 ksi) — weaker than 53% of composite grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 81 GPa (11.7 Msi).
What is 6061/SiC/10p used for?
- automotive drivetrain parts
- sporting goods
- bicycle components
- industrial wear plates
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 175 W/m·K (101.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 95% of composite grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 6%, better than 88% of composite grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 55/100, better than 83% of composite grades
- Good UV / weathering resistance — 95/100, better than 78% of composite grades
Limitations
- Heavy — 2.75 g/cm³ (0.0994 lb/in³), worse than 87% of composite grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 55/100, worse than 87% of composite grades
6061/SiC/10p properties
Typical room-temperature values for 6061/SiC/10p-T6; bars are the position among composite grades.
Physical1
6061/SiC/10p has a density of 2.75 g/cm³ (0.0994 lb/in³), heavier than 87% of composite grades.
Mechanical13
6061/SiC/10p has a yield strength of 296 MPa (42.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 338 MPa (49 ksi) — weaker than 53% of composite grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 81 GPa (11.7 Msi).
Thermal6
6061/SiC/10p is rated for continuous service to 175°C (347 °F). It conducts heat at 175 W/m·K (101.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 95% of composite grades. Thermal expansion is 20.7 µm/m·K (11.5 µin/in·°F).
Electrical1
6061/SiC/10p has an electrical resistivity of 4.5×10⁻⁸ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (55/100), worse than 87% of composite grades. UV resistance is excellent.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 6061/SiC/10p takes about 225 MJ of energy and emits 13.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 51% of composite grades. Typical recycled content is 10%.
Manufacturability2
6061/SiC/10p's machinability is poor (30/100, worse than 54% of composite grades).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the composite family
Yield strength against density for every composite grade FabDigit runs. 6061/SiC/10p is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 6061/SiC/10p
Is 6061/SiC/10p easy to machine?
Use PCD or CVD-diamond tooling with high speed and light feed — carbide edges wear in minutes; grinding, EDM and waterjet all work well.
Can 6061/SiC/10p be welded?
Fusion welding is risky (Al4C3 formation, particle segregation); prefer friction stir welding, brazing or mechanical fastening, with 4043/4047 filler if GTAW is unavoidable.
Can 6061/SiC/10p be formed, bent or molded?
Extrudes and forges hot (400–500 °C) at lower reduction rates than 6061; cold formability is limited by the reduced ductility, so bend in O or T4 temper with generous radii.
6061/SiC/10p chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| SiC (reinforcement)volume percent of particulate reinforcement (≈11.5 wt%); typical mean particle size 10–20 µm | 9 – 11 | 10 |
| Mgmatrix 6061 basis | 0.8 – 1.2 | 1 |
| Simatrix; excludes SiC | 0.4 – 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Cu | 0.15 – 0.4 | 0.28 |
| Cr | 0.04 – 0.35 | 0.2 |
| Feimpurity max | ≤ 0.7 | 0.35 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.15 | 0.03 |
| Others (each/total)0.05 each / 0.15 total | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on 6061/SiC/10p?
Anodizes to a slightly grey, less uniform film because SiC particles do not oxidise; chemical conversion coating, painting and electroless nickel are all viable alternatives.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to 6061/SiC/10p in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Trade names
- Duralcan F3S.10S
How much does 6061/SiC/10p cost?
6061/SiC/10p is a high-cost composite ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
6061/SiC/10p — frequently asked
What is 6061/SiC/10p used for?
6061/SiC/10p is typically used for automotive drivetrain parts, sporting goods, bicycle components and industrial wear plates. In short: most machinable Al MMC; stiffer, more wear-resistant than 6061; retains usable ductility.
What is the yield strength of 6061/SiC/10p?
6061/SiC/10p has a typical yield strength of 296 MPa (42.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 338 MPa (49 ksi) — weaker than 53% of composite grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is 6061/SiC/10p easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (30/100, worse than 54% of composite grades). Use PCD or CVD-diamond tooling with high speed and light feed — carbide edges wear in minutes; grinding, EDM and waterjet all work well.
Can 6061/SiC/10p be welded?
Fusion welding is risky (Al4C3 formation, particle segregation); prefer friction stir welding, brazing or mechanical fastening, with 4043/4047 filler if GTAW is unavoidable.
What surface finishes work on 6061/SiC/10p?
Anodizes to a slightly grey, less uniform film because SiC particles do not oxidise; chemical conversion coating, painting and electroless nickel are all viable alternatives.
Can 6061/SiC/10p be formed, bent or molded?
Extrudes and forges hot (400–500 °C) at lower reduction rates than 6061; cold formability is limited by the reduced ductility, so bend in O or T4 temper with generous radii.
What is the maximum service temperature of 6061/SiC/10p?
6061/SiC/10p is rated for continuous use to about 175°C (347 °F), and briefly to 250°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 6061/SiC/10p T6 and 6061/SiC/10p O?
T6 is the default condition — standard high-strength condition for extruded bar, tube and forged parts; pick when stiffness plus full strength is needed. O: use for maximum ductility during forming, bending or secondary extrusion; re-heat-treat to T6 afterwards. Yield strength is 296 MPa in T6 versus 80 MPa in O.
How much does 6061/SiC/10p cost?
6061/SiC/10p is a high-cost composite ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- Duralcan Aluminum Matrix Composites — W6A.xxA / F3S.xxS property data — Alcan/Duralcan (1996)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 21: Composites — Discontinuously Reinforced Aluminum — ASM International (2001)
- ANSI H35.5 / Aluminum Association designation system for metal matrix composites — The Aluminum Association (1997)
- Aluminum Standards and Data (Teal Sheets) — 6061 matrix composition and tempers — The Aluminum Association (2015)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.