Aluminum Al-Ce vs AlSi7Mg0.6
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum Al-Ce and AlSi7Mg0.6 are both aluminum grades. Al-Ce is the stronger of the two: yield strength 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) for AlSi7Mg0.6, about 12% more; tensile strength follows at 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 355 MPa (51.5 ksi). In exchange, AlSi7Mg0.6 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 8% for Al-Ce. AlSi7Mg0.6 is lighter (2.67 g/cm³ vs 2.8 g/cm³ for Al-Ce) and Al-Ce runs hotter in service (250°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, Al-Ce welds better (very good vs good).
Al-CeChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
AlSi7Mg0.6Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Al-Ce vs AlSi7Mg0.6: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
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
Same in both: Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | Al-Ce | AlSi7Mg0.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
Al-Ce vs AlSi7Mg0.6 — frequently asked
Is Al-Ce stronger than AlSi7Mg0.6?
Yes. Al-Ce has a typical yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) against 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) for AlSi7Mg0.6 — about 12% more. Tensile strength is 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) vs 355 MPa (51.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Al-Ce or AlSi7Mg0.6?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Al-Ce or AlSi7Mg0.6?
AlSi7Mg0.6, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 58/100 for Al-Ce; for welding the order is Al-Ce first (very good, 75/100) then AlSi7Mg0.6 (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Al-Ce and AlSi7Mg0.6 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.