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aluminium 7075 vs 6061

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Aluminum 6061 vs 7075 Comparison

 

aluminium 6061 vs 7075 density; normally we take 2.75g/cm³(0.0975lb/in³) in our actual production.

aluminium 6061 vs 7075 Chemical Properties

Aluminium AlloySiFeCuMnMgCrZnTiAl
Aluminium Alloy 60610.4-0.80.70.15-0.40.150.8-1.20.04-0.350.250.15Rest
Aluminium Alloy 70750.40.51.2-2.00.32.1-2.90.18-0.285.1-6.10.2Rest

 

aluminium 6061 vs 7075 Mechanical Properties

Material propertiesType 6061 Aluminum alloyType 7075 Aluminum alloy
UnitsEnglishEnglish
Yield strength40000 psi(276mpa)73000 psi(503mpa)
Modulus of Elasticity10000 ksi(68.9 GPa)10400 ksi(71.7 GPa)
Thermal conductivity1160 BTU-in/hr- ft²-°F900 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F
Melting point1080 – 1205°F890 – 1175°F
Electrical resistivity3.99 x 10-6 ohm-cm5.15 x10-6 ohm-cm
Hardness (Brinell)95150
MachinabilityGoodFair