Aluminum ADC10Z vs ADC10-T5
Aluminum · ADC10 temper comparison
ADC10Z and ADC10-T5 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, ADC10: ADC10Z (high-Zn tolerance variant) versus T5 (cooled from hot working and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. ADC10-T5 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) against 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) for ADC10Z, about 12% more. ADC10-T5 is harder — 88 HB against 82 HB for ADC10Z — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. ADC10-T5 runs hotter in service (180°C vs 150°C continuous) and ADC10-T5 conducts heat better (105 W/m·K vs 92 W/m·K).
ADC10-T5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
ADC10Z vs ADC10-T5: 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)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 71 GPa10.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 26.5 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 72 GPa10.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Elongation at Break 2.5% · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 17 MPa·√m15.5 ksi·√in · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 4 J2.6 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 540°C1,004 °F · Liquidus Temperature 595°C1,103 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 963 J/kg·K0.23 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 21.8 µm/m·K12.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 389 J/g167 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -80°C-112 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.76 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 8 / 100 · Castability 92 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 20 / 100 · Polishability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,100 L/kg132 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 85%
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.
ADC10Z vs ADC10-T5 — frequently asked
Is ADC10-T5 stronger than ADC10Z?
Yes. ADC10-T5 has a typical yield strength of 185 MPa (26.8 ksi) against 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) for ADC10Z — about 12% more. Tensile strength is 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 320 MPa (46.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ADC10Z or T5?
F is the default ADC10 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither ADC10Z nor T5). 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 welds better, ADC10Z or ADC10-T5?
ADC10-T5. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against poor (20/100) for ADC10Z.
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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.