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Default Aluminum at Lowes

Does anyone know what the aluminum rod at Lowes is in terms of grade?

I need some 3/8 inch rod that I can thread part way to put on a cb
antenna connector for a ham radio antenna.

I heard the 6061 was good but the 2024 or whatever it is gums up real
bad.

 
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