| Mechanical Property | 6061 | 6082 | 6063 | 7075 | 2024 | 5052 |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 310 MPa | 140-340 MPa | 110-300 MPa | 434-580 MPa | 200-540 MPa | 190-320 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 17% | 6.3-18% | 12 % | 10-15% | 14-20% | 2-22% |
| Modulus of elasticity | 68.9 GPa | 69-71 GPa | 68-69 GPa | 69-76 GPa | 71-73.1 GPa | 68-71 GPa |
| Hardness | 60 HRB | 35-56 HRB | 25-95 HRB | 79-86 HRB | 70-120 HB | 46-83 HB |
| Advantages | Corrosion resistance, non-magnetic, heat treatable |
High tensile strength, corrosion resistance, non-magnetic |
Corrosion resistance, heat treatable, non-magnetic |
High strength, hardness, good machinability |
Good fatigue resistance, excellent fracture toughness |
Fairly high strength, incredible corrosion resistance, easily to be welded |
| Application | Automotive parts: chassis, bicycle frames, valves, computer parts |
Construction industry: bridges, towers, trusses |
Exterior railings, decorative trim, interior architectural applications |
Aerospace & military industries: aircraft fittings, missile parts, fuse parts, bikes, sporting goods |
Aircraft fuselage, transport vehicle parts, and wing tension members |
Marine applications, a series of “H” tempers |