We often get asked by start-ups and or those designing new products on what the difference is between aluminum and steel for the design of their product. There are several physical properties and characteristics of aluminum and steel that set them a part and make them both ideal for different applications. Here is a list of the differences between the two metal materials:
Features | Aluminum | Steel |
Conductivity | Higher | Lower |
Corrosion Resistant | Yes | No |
Magnetic | No | Yes |
Malleability | More | Less |
Melting Point | Lower | Higher |
Recyclable | Yes | Yes |
Reflectivity | Good (polished state) | Good (polished state) |
Weight | Lighter | Heavier |
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