Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding vs EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
2/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
6/10
Corrosion Resistance
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
6/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
3/10
Lightweight
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
9/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
5/10
Machinability
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
8/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
7/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding
4/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Aluminum 6061, Al 6061-T6 Alloy Properties, Density, Tensile & Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Modulus of Elasticity, Welding | EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Aluminum | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 12.5 MPa | 550.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | — | 280.0 MPa |
| Elongation | — | 16.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | — | 152.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |