AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy vs SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
4/10
SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
7/10
Corrosion Resistance
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
6/10
SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
3/10
Lightweight
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
9/10
SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
5/10
Machinability
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
8/10
SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
5/10
Cost Efficiency
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
7/10
SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
9/10
Temperature Resistance
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
4/10
SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy | SAE AISI 1080 Steel Properties Heat Treatment Composition Rockwell Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Aluminum | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 290.0 MPa | 770.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 220.0 MPa | 425.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 12.0 % | 10.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | — | 229.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |