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Aluminum 2007 vs 2N01

Aluminum · grade comparison

Aluminum 2007 and 2N01 are both aluminum grades. 2007 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 2N01, about 7% more. In exchange, 2N01 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for 2007. 2N01 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 120°C continuous) and 2N01 conducts heat better (150 W/m·K vs 135 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 2007 machines more easily (excellent vs very good) and 2007 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 2N01 (high, $$$$).

2007Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

2N01Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

2007 vs 2N01: properties

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Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

72 GPa10.4 Msi
74 GPa10.7 Msi

Shear Modulus

27 GPa3.9 Msi
27.5 GPa4 Msi

Bulk Modulus

71 GPa10.3 Msi
76 GPa11 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

390 MPa56.6 ksi
400 MPa58 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
280 MPa40.6 ksi

Elongation at Break

10%
12%

Shear Strength

235 MPa34.1 ksi
240 MPa34.8 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

27 MPa·√m24.6 ksi·√in
25 MPa·√m22.8 ksi·√in

Hardness, Rockwell B

65 HRB
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Reduction in Area

—
25%

Compressive Strength

—
285 MPa41.3 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

—
10 J7.4 ft·lbf

Hardness, Vickers

—
125 HV

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 125 MPa18.1 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 115 HB

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

2.85 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³
2.82 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

508°C946 °F
505°C941 °F

Liquidus Temperature

640°C1,184 °F
635°C1,175 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

135 W/m·K78 BTU/hr·ft·°F
150 W/m·K86.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

860 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F
875 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

23 µm/m·K12.8 µin/in·°F
22.3 µm/m·K12.4 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

120°C248 °F
200°C392 °F

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

30 % IACS
40 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.75×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.26 µΩ·in
4.3×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.69 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.68 V
-0.69 V

Corrosion Resistance

30 / 100
35 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

95 / 100
72 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

300%
60%

Weldability

15 / 100
20 / 100

Formability (cold)

25 / 100
35 / 100

Polishability

45 / 100
55 / 100

Same in both: Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb
205 MJ/kg88,134 BTU/lb

Typical Recycled Content

30%
12%

Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,150 L/kg138 gal/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

137 kN·m/kg
142 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

25.3 MN·m/kg
26.2 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

625 kJ/m³
530 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

55.1 mm²/s
60.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

32
36

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

20501002005002.22.42.62.83Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale20072N01

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability20072N01
CNC machiningYes—
Sheet metalYes—
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$ Premium$$$$ High
Min. machined wall0.5 mm—
Best machined surfaceRa 0.8 µm—
Anodizing Type IIYes—
CerakoteYes—
Chem Film (Alodine)Yes—
DLCYes—
E-CoatingYes—
ElectropolishingYes—
Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFEYes—
Hard Anodizing Type IIIYes—
Nickel PlatingYes—
PTFE CoatingYes—
PaintingYes—
Powder CoatingYes—

They share 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.

2007 vs 2N01 — frequently asked

Is 2007 stronger than 2N01?

Yes. 2007 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 2N01 — about 7% more. Tensile strength is 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 2007 or 2N01?

2007 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 2N01 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, 2007 or 2N01?

2007. Its machinability rates excellent (95/100) against very good (72/100) for 2N01; for welding the order is 2N01 first (poor, 20/100) then 2007 (poor, 15/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 2007 and 2N01 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.

Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.