Aluminum ZL110 vs ZL116
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum ZL110 and ZL116 are both aluminum grades. ZL116 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) for ZL110, about 65% more; tensile strength follows at 335 MPa (48.6 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi). ZL116 is the more ductile: elongation 4% versus 0.5% for ZL110. ZL116 is lighter (2.65 g/cm³ vs 2.8 g/cm³ for ZL110) and ZL110 runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, ZL116 welds better (very good vs poor).
ZL110Choose it when the part sees heat.
ZL116Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
ZL110 vs ZL116: 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
Reduction in Area
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
Polishability
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 | ZL110 | ZL116 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
ZL110 vs ZL116 — frequently asked
Is ZL116 stronger than ZL110?
Yes. ZL116 has a typical yield strength of 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) for ZL110 — about 65% more. Tensile strength is 335 MPa (48.6 ksi) vs 210 MPa (30.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, ZL110 or ZL116?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, ZL110 or ZL116?
ZL110, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 62/100 against 55/100 for ZL116; for welding the order is ZL116 first (very good, 70/100) then ZL110 (poor, 22/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ZL110 and ZL116 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.