The 1-8 series of aluminum alloys are not only different in element content, but also in physical properties.
| Typical Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys | ||||
| Alloy & Temper | Tensile Strength (25°C MPa) | Yield Strength (25°C MPa) | hardness | Elongation 1.6mm (1/16in) thickness |
| 5052-H112 | 175 | 195 | 60 | 12 |
| 5083-H112 | 180 | 211 | 65 | 14 |
| 6061-T651 | 310 | 276 | 95 | 12 |
| 7050-T7451 | 510 | 455 | 135 | 10 |
| 7075-T651 | 572 | 503 | 150 | 11 |
| 2024-T351 | 470 | 325 | 120 | 20 |
