18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness vs 5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density

Ratings Comparison

Strength

18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 6/10
5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density 2/10

Corrosion Resistance

18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 7/10
5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density 6/10

Lightweight

18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 5/10
5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density 9/10

Machinability

18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 3/10
5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density 8/10

Cost Efficiency

18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 6/10
5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density 7/10

Temperature Resistance

18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 7/10
5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density 4/10

Properties Comparison

Property 18/8 Stainless Steel Properties, Yield Strength, Composition, Density, Tensile Strength, Hardness 5052 Aluminum Properties, Alloy 5052H32 Aluminum Sheet, Tube, Yield Strength, Density
Metal Base Stainless Steel Aluminum
Tensile Strength 515.0 MPa 25.0 MPa
Yield Strength 205.0 MPa 9.5 MPa
Elongation 40.0 % 8211.0 %
Hardness (Brinell) 201.0 HB —
Elastic Modulus — —
Density — —
Melting Point — —
Thermal Conductivity — —
Weldable — —
Heat Treatable — —
Magnetic — —