Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties vs SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties
3/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
8/10
Corrosion Resistance
Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties
6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
3/10
Lightweight
Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties
9/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
5/10
Machinability
Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties
8/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
5/10
Cost Efficiency
Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties
7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties
4/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Aluminium 6060 T5, T6, T4; Aluminum Alloy 6060 Properties | SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Aluminum | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 120.0 MPa | 1025.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 60.0 MPa | 650.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 14.0 % | 18.2 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 50.0 HB | 285.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |