6061 aluminum alloy and 5052 aluminum alloy are two common aluminum alloy materials, there are many differences between 6061 and 5052 aluminum, mainly in the chemical composition, mechanical properties, tensile strength, application areas and market prices, etc. There are some differences:
- Chemical composition:
– 6061 aluminum alloy is mainly composed of aluminum, magnesium and silicon, of which the magnesium content between 0.8% and 1.2%, silicon content between 0.4% and 0.8%.
– 5052 aluminum alloy is mainly composed of aluminum, magnesium and chromium, of which the magnesium content is between 2.2% and 2.8%, and the chromium content is between 0.15% and 0.35%.
- Mechanical properties:
– 6061 aluminum alloy has high strength and hardness, suitable for structural parts and components requiring high strength, with good corrosion resistance.
– 5052 aluminum alloy has good workability and corrosion resistance, but relatively low strength and hardness, suitable for general structural parts and containers and other applications.
- Tensile strength.
– The tensile strength of 5052 aluminum alloy is less than or equal to 225 MPa and the elongation is greater than or equal to 10%.
– The tensile strength of 6061 aluminum alloy is equal to or greater than 180 MPa, yield strength is equal to or greater than 110 MPa, and elongation is equal to or greater than 14%.
- Application areas:
– 6061 aluminum alloy is commonly used in aerospace, ships, automobiles, construction and other fields, such as aircraft parts, hull structure, automobile parts, building decoration materials.
– 5052 aluminum alloy is commonly used in food packaging, automobile body panels, fuel tanks, ship hulls and other fields, such as food tanks, automobile body panels, fuel tanks and so on.
- Market price:
The price of 6061 aluminum alloy is generally more expensive than 5052 aluminum alloy, but this is mainly due to their different properties and uses, so the choice should be based on specific needs.
In summary, difference between 6061 and 5052 aluminum alloy cover in chemical composition, mechanical properties and application areas, etc. You can choose the right aluminum alloy material according to your specific needs.