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Is aluminium alloy stronger than stainless steel? - aluhm - 12-14-2021
Not even close. Aluminum alloys typically have a Young's Modulus (linear stress-strain curve under tension) of approximately 10 MPa. Iron and most steel alloys have values of at least 30 MPa.
Aluminum alloys do not form flaking rust. And their density is only about 40% that of steel. This gives aluminum an advantage over steel…including stainless in some apllications. But aluminum alloys are never as strong as steel.
Not by a long shot.
RE: Is aluminium alloy stronger than stainless steel? - lolitahe69 - 12-14-2021
It depends on the Al and SS alloys. Some Al alloys likely have a higher tensile strength than some SS alloys.
I am not inclined to do the necessary www research at the moment, I suggest that you do so to answer your own question in more detail.