Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding vs ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
2/10
ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
6/10
ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
3/10
Lightweight
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
9/10
ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
5/10
Machinability
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
8/10
ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
7/10
ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
4/10
ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding | ASTM A36 Steel Properties, Modulus of Elasticity, Yield Strength, Material Density, Hardness & Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Aluminum | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 12.5 MPa | — |
| Yield Strength | — | 220.0 MPa |
| Elongation | — | — |
| Hardness (Brinell) | — | — |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |