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A201.0 vs A356.0
Property comparison of A201.0 and A356.0, both aluminum alloy.
| Property | A201.0 | A356.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 344.75 MPa | 165 MPa | -52% |
| Tensile strength | 413.7 MPa | 234 MPa | -43% |
| Elongation | 3 % | 3.5 % | +17% |
| Elastic modulus | 71,019 MPa | 73,000 MPa | +3% |
| Shear modulus | 27,580 MPa | 26,000 MPa | -6% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
| Density | 2,796 kg/m³ | 2,700 kg/m³ | -3% |
Difference is A356.0 relative to A201.0. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
A201.0
- grade
- A201.0
- standard
- MIL-HDBK-5J
- heat treatment
- Cast
A356.0
- grade
- —
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- Cast (T6)
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