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Differences between 7075 and 6061 aluminum sheet pieces - wissiff - 08-12-2020
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This article discusses differences between 7075 and 6061 aluminum sheet pieces in composition, hardness, price and application.</p>
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<strong> Composition</strong></p>
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The <strong>7075 aluminum sheet</strong> mainly uses zinc as the main alloy, with a composition ratio of 6%.</p>
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The 6061 aluminum sheet mainly uses magnesium and silicon as the main alloys, and the total composition ratio is low.<br><br>
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<strong> Hardness</strong></p>
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On the strength of 7075, it is stronger than steel, but only slightly stronger. Yield strength (the strength of the permanent bending deformation of aluminum) is only a little stronger than 6061.</p>
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<strong> Price</strong></p>
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7075 is the lightest and strongest aluminum, and 7075 aluminium sheet price is super expensive!</p>
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6061 is the most common aluminum, light, strong, and economical, its price is not so high.</p>
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<strong> Application</strong></p>
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7005 has a high proportion of other metals, so it is difficult to weld and handle. In particular, 7075 (the latter two figures represent the proportion of alloys) has a higher proportion, so it is generally not used as a material for the frame.</p>
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Because <strong>6061 aluminum sheet</strong> has a low proportion of other metals, it can increase its strength and reduce its wind resistance by special-shaped and various treatments. It can even reduce the weight by 3 pipe-drawing. On the whole, 6061 is a better material.</p>