5052 excels in saltwater corrosion resistance and formability for sheet metal applications. 6061 provides significantly higher strength and better machinability for structural CNC machined components.
| Property | Aluminum 5052-H32 | Aluminum 6061-T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 228 MPa (33 ksi) | 310 MPa (45 ksi) |
| Yield Strength | 193 MPa (28 ksi) | 276 MPa (40 ksi) |
| Hardness | 60 HB | 95 HB (Brinell) |
| Density | 2.68 g/cm³ | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Machinability Rating | 60/100 | 90/100 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/m·K | 167 W/m·K |
| Melting Point | 607–649 °C | 582–652 °C |
| Tolerance | ±0.01 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| Property | Aluminum 5052-H32 | Aluminum 6061-T6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 228 MPa | 310 MPa | Aluminum |
| Machinability | 60/100 | 90/100 | Aluminum |
| Saltwater Resistance | Excellent | Good | Aluminum |
| Formability | Excellent | Good | Aluminum |
| Heat Treatable | No | Yes (T6) | Aluminum |
| Cost | Similar | Similar | Tie |
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