Aluminum 319 vs AlSi10Mg
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum 319 and AlSi10Mg are both aluminum grades, both cast al. AlSi10Mg is the stronger of the two: yield strength 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for 319, about 114% more; tensile strength follows at 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) vs 186 MPa (27 ksi). AlSi10Mg is the more ductile: elongation 7% versus 2% for 319, and AlSi10Mg is harder (119 HB vs 70 HB). AlSi10Mg is lighter (2.67 g/cm³ vs 2.79 g/cm³ for 319) and 319 is stiffer (74 GPa vs 70 GPa). On the shop floor, 319 machines more easily (very good vs fair) and 319 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than AlSi10Mg (premium, $$$).
319Choose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.
AlSi10MgChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
319 vs AlSi10Mg: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Compressive Strength
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 319 | AlSi10Mg |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | As Printed |
| Relative cost | $ Budget | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | 0.5 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 0.8 µm | — |
| Anodized (Aluminum AM) | — | Yes |
| Anodizing Type II | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| Chem Film (Alodine) | Yes | — |
| DLC | Yes | — |
| E-Coating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodizing Type III | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| PTFE Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Plated (Metal AM) | — | Yes |
| Powder Coating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
319 vs AlSi10Mg — frequently asked
Is AlSi10Mg stronger than 319?
Yes. AlSi10Mg has a typical yield strength of 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for 319 — about 114% more. Tensile strength is 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) vs 186 MPa (27 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 319 or AlSi10Mg?
319 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while AlSi10Mg is premium ($$$). 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, 319 or AlSi10Mg?
319. Its machinability rates very good (72/100) against fair (50/100) for AlSi10Mg; for welding the order is AlSi10Mg first (good, 60/100) then 319 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 319 and AlSi10Mg 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.