In this article, let Baowu show you the difference between aluminum tubes and stainless steel tubes.

First, let’s distinguish between aluminum and stainless steel from the base material.

Aluminum is a silver-white light metal with ductility; and aluminum is also an active metal, and its products are often made into columns, rods, flakes, foils, powders, ribbons and filaments, which can form a layer of protection in humid air. The oxide film of metal corrosion, aluminum powder can burn violently when heated in the air, and emit a dazzling white flame.

Stainless steel is the abbreviation of stainless acid-resistant steel, and the type of steel that is resistant to weak corrosive media such as air, steam, and water, or has rust properties, is called stainless steel. It has good weldability, corrosion resistance, polishability and heat resistance.

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Stainless steel tube has low density, high strength and good plasticity, while aluminum tube has low hardness;

Stainless steel pipes are resistant to high temperatures, with a melting point of 1200 to 1500 degrees, while aluminum pipes have a melting point of 500 to 800 degrees;

Stainless steel pipes are relatively easy to weld, while aluminum pipes are difficult to weld;

Stainless steel pipes have heat resistance, oxidation resistance and good weldability, and can be used in the nuclear industry, aviation and aerospace industries, while aluminum pipes do not require high-strength parts and components, such as chemical products, food industry devices, etc.

Although some aluminum pipes are similar to stainless steel pipes, there are differences in performance and use that cannot be ignored.

The above is the difference between aluminum tube and stainless steel tube. If you want to know more, please pay attention to Baowu at any time.