There are many models of aluminum plate on the market, and different models, the difference between them is also different, we must carefully distinguish when selecting, otherwise it is easy to buy the wrong one. So what is the difference between 5052 and 6061?
What is the difference between 5052 and 6061:
There are the following 6 points of difference:
First: the alloying elements are different.
In terms of alloying elements, the 5052 alloying element is magnesium, and the 6061 alloying element is magnesium and silicon.
Second: the state is different.
From the state, 5052 has three states of H112, H24 and H32, while 6061 has only two states of T6 and T651.
Third: different performance.
From the performance point of view, 5052 plate performance is better, with anti-fatigue, corrosion resistance, good welding performance, good plasticity, can be polished, etc., but it also has certain shortcomings, such as: can not be heat-treated to strengthen the cold hardening of the plasticity is low, cutting performance is poor, and so on. And 6061 aluminum plate has corrosion resistance, can be welded, good oxidation effect and other characteristics, so we are in the purchase of the best according to the needs to buy, so in the buy the best products.
Fourth: the scope of application is different.
From the scope of application, 5052 aluminum plate for rust-proof aluminum alloy, so it is generally used in the environment with high requirements for rust prevention. And 6061 aluminum plate is generally used in the high strength requirements of the place, so from this point of view, the two are still by a lot of difference.
Fifth: different tensile strength.
From the tensile strength, 5052 tensile strength less than or equal to 225 MPa, elongation greater than or equal to 10%. And 6061 tensile strength greater than or equal to 180 MPa, yield strength greater than or equal to 110 MPa, elongation greater than or equal to 14%.
Sixth: the market price is different.
From the price point of view, the price of 6061 is a little more expensive than 5052 aluminum plate, but the performance and use of the two are different, so we are in the selection of aluminum plate, it is best to set according to their own needs.