Alloy: 6101 | Material: Aluminum | Shape: Bar-Full Round Edge | Production Method: Extruded | Thickness: 0.5 Inch | Width: 3 Inches | Item Length: 48 Inches Aluminum Full Round Edge Rectangle Bar 6101-T61 exhibits maximum electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and moderate strength. 6101-T61 is typically used in electrical applications as a lower cost and lower weight replacement for copper. The most common application for this product is the manufacture of bus bars. Aluminium is a silvery-white, lightweight metal. It is soft and malleable. Aluminium is used in a huge variety of products including cans, foils, kitchen utensils, window frames, beer kegs and aeroplane parts. It has low density, is non-toxic, has a high thermal conductivity, has excellent corrosion resistance and can be easily cast, machined and formed. It is also non-magnetic and non-sparking. It is the second most malleable metal and the sixth most ductile. It is often used as an alloy because aluminium itself is not particularly strong. Alloys with copper, manganese, magnesium and silicon are lightweight but strong. Aluminium is a good electrical conductor and is often used in electrical transmission lines. It is cheaper than copper and weight for weight is almost twice as good a conductor. UNS A96101, AA6101-T61, Al6101-T61, AA6101-T65, Al6101-T65 This product weighs 7 pounds and meets the following specs: ASTM-B221, ASTM-B317