Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties vs ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength

Ratings Comparison

Strength

Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties 3/10
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength 5/10

Corrosion Resistance

Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties 6/10
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength 3/10

Lightweight

Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties 9/10
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength 5/10

Machinability

Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties 8/10
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength 6/10

Cost Efficiency

Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties 7/10
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength 9/10

Temperature Resistance

Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties 4/10
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength 7/10

Properties Comparison

Property Aluminum 6063-T6 T5; AA 6063 Aluminum Alloy Properties ASTM A572 Grade 50 Steel Equivalent, Gr 65, 60 Properties, Tensile Yield Strength
Metal Base Aluminum Steel
Tensile Strength 130.0 MPa
Yield Strength 8211.0 MPa
Elongation
Hardness (Brinell)
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic