Aluminum 2048-O vs 2048-T351
Aluminum · 2048 temper comparison
2048-O and 2048-T351 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 2048: O (annealed) versus T351 (T3, stress relieved by stretching). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 2048-T351 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for 2048-O, about 3.1 times as much; tensile strength follows at 425 MPa (61.6 ksi) vs 200 MPa (29 ksi). 2048-T351 is harder — 110 HB against 48 HB for 2048-O — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 2048-O conducts heat better (190 W/m·K vs 120 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 2048-T351 machines more easily (good vs fair) and 2048-O forms better (very good vs fair).
2048-T351Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
2048-O vs 2048-T351: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 70.3 GPa10.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 26.9 GPa3.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Compressive Strength 425 MPa61.6 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.75 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 507°C945 °F · Liquidus Temperature 638°C1,180 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 875 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.2 µm/m·K12.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 4.5×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.77 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.78 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 60% · Weldability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 15 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 205 MJ/kg88,134 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 10%
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.
2048-O vs 2048-T351 — frequently asked
Is 2048-T351 stronger than 2048-O?
Yes. 2048-T351 has a typical yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 90 MPa (13.1 ksi) for 2048-O — about 3.1 times as much. Tensile strength is 425 MPa (61.6 ksi) vs 200 MPa (29 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, O or T351?
T851 is the default 2048 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither O nor T351). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 2048-O or 2048-T351?
2048-T351. Its machinability rates good (65/100) against fair (45/100) for 2048-O.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 2048-O and 2048-T351 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.