304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity vs Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
Ratings Comparison
Strength
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
6/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
2/10
Corrosion Resistance
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
7/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
6/10
Lightweight
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
5/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
9/10
Machinability
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
4/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
8/10
Cost Efficiency
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
6/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
7/10
Temperature Resistance
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
7/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
4/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | 304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity | Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Aluminum |
| Tensile Strength | 585.0 MPa | 12.5 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 235.0 MPa | — |
| Elongation | 60.0 % | — |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 149.0 HB | — |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |