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356.0 vs A356.0
Property comparison of 356.0 and A356.0, both aluminum alloy.
| Property | 356.0 | A356.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 138 MPa | 165 MPa | +20% |
| Tensile strength | 207 MPa | 234 MPa | +13% |
| Elongation | 3 % | 3.5 % | +17% |
| Elastic modulus | 73,000 MPa | 73,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 26,000 MPa | 26,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
| Density | 2,700 kg/m³ | 2,700 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Brinell hardness | 55 HB | 70 HB | +27% |
| Thermal conductivity | 155 W/m·K | 155 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 900 J/kg·K | 900 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000021 1/K | 0.000021 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 557 °C | 557 °C | 0% |
Difference is A356.0 relative to 356.0. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
356.0
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- Cast (T6)
A356.0
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- Cast (T6)
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