AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density vs Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding

Ratings Comparison

Strength

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 6/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding 2/10

Corrosion Resistance

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 7/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding 6/10

Lightweight

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 5/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding 9/10

Machinability

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 2/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding 8/10

Cost Efficiency

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 6/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding 7/10

Temperature Resistance

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 7/10
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding 4/10

Properties Comparison

Property AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
Metal Base Stainless Steel Aluminum
Tensile Strength 515.0 MPa 12.5 MPa
Yield Strength 205.0 MPa
Elongation 40.0 %
Hardness (Brinell) 8211.0 HB
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic