2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube vs SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition

Ratings Comparison

Strength

2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube 2/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 8/10

Corrosion Resistance

2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube 6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 3/10

Lightweight

2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube 9/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10

Machinability

2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube 8/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10

Cost Efficiency

2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube 7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 9/10

Temperature Resistance

2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube 4/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 7/10

Properties Comparison

Property 2024 Aluminum Properties, Alloy AA2024 2024T3, 2024T351, 2024T4 Sheet, Plate & Tube SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
Metal Base Aluminum Steel
Tensile Strength 32.0 MPa 1025.0 MPa
Yield Strength 14.0 MPa 650.0 MPa
Elongation 12.0 % 18.2 %
Hardness (Brinell) 285.0 HB
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic