Aluminum 1060 · temper
Aluminum 1060-H16
Properties of the H16 condition, compared with the other 1060 tempers.
Choose for flat panels and shallow-formed parts needing more stiffness and spring-back control.
What is 1060-H16?
1060-H16 is 1060 in the H16 temper — choose for flat panels and shallow-formed parts needing more stiffness and spring-back control. 1060-H16 has a yield strength of 103 MPa (14.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) — weaker than 84% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi). 1060-H16 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0977 lb/in³), lighter than 54% of aluminum grades. It melts at 646°C (1,195 °F).
Advantages
- Readily welded — 95/100, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Conducts heat well — 232 W/m·K (134 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 98% of aluminum grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 88/100, better than 97% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 61 % IACS, better than 96% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 72/100, better than 83% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 110°C (230 °F), worse than 89% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 32/100, worse than 88% of aluminum grades
- Low strength — 103 MPa (14.9 ksi), worse than 84% of aluminum grades
1060-H16 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1060-H16 — 10 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 1060 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the aluminum grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
1060-H16 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0977 lb/in³), lighter than 54% of aluminum grades. It melts at 646°C (1,195 °F).
Mechanical11
1060-H16 has a yield strength of 103 MPa (14.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) — weaker than 84% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
1060-H16 is rated for continuous service to 110°C (230 °F). It conducts heat at 232 W/m·K (134 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 98% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.6 µm/m·K (13.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1060-H16 conducts electricity at 61 % IACS, better than 96% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (72/100), better than 83% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1060-H16 takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 75% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability7
1060-H16's machinability is poor (32/100, worse than 88% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (95/100); formability very good (70/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 1060 tempers and conditions
1060 is also supplied in 13 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 1060 overview.
- H19Heavily cold-rolled foil, capacitor and household foil stock, or hard-drawn wire; essentially non-formable.135 MPa yield · 38 HB
- H18Maximum work-hardened strength for flat strip, fin stock and foil stock; very limited bending.124 MPa yield · 35 HB
- H28Full-hard strip with slightly more residual ductility than H18; used for hard strip and fin stock.115 MPa yield · 34 HB
- H16Choose for flat panels and shallow-formed parts needing more stiffness and spring-back control.103 MPa yield · 30 HB
- H14General-purpose cold-rolled sheet: stiffer and flatter than O, still weldable and bendable over moderate radii.90 MPa yield · 26 HB
- H24The most common Chinese-market 1060 sheet temper: H14-level strength with noticeably better bend performance.80 MPa yield · 26 HB
- H12Light cold work for slightly stiffer sheet that still bends and draws readily.76 MPa yield · 23 HB
- H113Commercially pure aluminium plate supplied hot-worked with a small amount of incidental cold work, giving strength just above the annealed condition with excellent formability and conductivity.40 MPa yield · 23 HB
- ODefault choice for deep drawing, spinning, chemical-vessel lining, foil and conductor work where maximum ductility and conductivity are needed.28 MPa yield · 19 HB
Working with 1060-H16
Is 1060 easy to machine?
Very gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed, generous flood coolant or MQL, and sharp tools to avoid built-up edge and torn finish.
Can 1060 be welded?
Excellent with TIG/MIG using 1100 or 1188 filler; resistance and friction-stir welding also fine, and welds are essentially as strong as annealed base metal (H-temper HAZ softens to O).
Can 1060 be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding for deep drawing, spinning, stamping and roll forming in O/H22 tempers; bend radii can approach zero t in O, but H16–H19 need generous radii or interstage annealing.
What surface finishes work on 1060?
Takes bright dip, clear and hard anodize very well thanks to high purity; also easy to polish, brush, paint and powder coat, though the soft surface scratches readily.
1060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.35 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| V | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Others (each)no total limit specified for 1060 | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Alminimum aluminium content defines the grade | ≥ 99.6 (balance) | — |
1060-H16 — frequently asked
What is 1060-H16 used for?
1060-H16 is typically used for bus bars and electrical connectors, chemical process equipment and liners, heat exchanger fin and tube, deep-drawn covers and vessels, foil, strip and shielding and reflector and bright trim sheet. In short: high purity; bus bar grade.
What is the yield strength of 1060-H16?
1060-H16 has a typical yield strength of 103 MPa (14.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) — weaker than 84% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 14 listed tempers.
Is 1060-H16 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (32/100, worse than 88% of aluminum grades). Very gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed, generous flood coolant or MQL, and sharp tools to avoid built-up edge and torn finish.
Can 1060-H16 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (95/100). Excellent with TIG/MIG using 1100 or 1188 filler; resistance and friction-stir welding also fine, and welds are essentially as strong as annealed base metal (H-temper HAZ softens to O).
What surface finishes work on 1060-H16?
Takes bright dip, clear and hard anodize very well thanks to high purity; also easy to polish, brush, paint and powder coat, though the soft surface scratches readily.
Can 1060-H16 be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding for deep drawing, spinning, stamping and roll forming in O/H22 tempers; bend radii can approach zero t in O, but H16–H19 need generous radii or interstage annealing.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1060-H16?
1060-H16 is rated for continuous use to about 110°C (230 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 1060-H16?
Yes — 1060-H16 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASTM B209 / B209M — Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate — ASTM International (2021)
- EN 573-3 / EN 485-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — CEN (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys — ASM International (1993)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.