And by how much??
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2006-10-21 07:32:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I assume that you mean by volume, because equal masses of the two metals would weight the same. Aluminum is less dense than steel, so it is lighter in that sense. However, there are many different ways of preparing each substance, so there is no one density for industrial aluminum or steel. However, pure aluminum has a density of 2.70 g/cm^3, while standard 303 corrosion resistant steel has a density of 8 g/cm^3, nearly three times as dense.
2006-10-21 07:33:59 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi A pound of steel weighs the same as a pound of aluminum (or helium). What volume?
2006-10-21 07:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pound of aluminum and a pound of steel weight the same.
2006-10-21 07:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 pounds of either one weighs the same. It would take more quantity of aluminum than steel.
2006-10-21 07:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminum and steel have different densities that we can compare, however the weight of these things will depend on how much of them there are. My chem book says the density of steel is 7.85 g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter) compared to 2.70 g/cm3 for Aluminum.
2006-10-21 07:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by Geoffrey S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminium is extremely light weight about 1/3 of that of copper or steel. Aluminium has excellent strength to weight ratio making it ideal for use in situations where high strength and low weight are required. it does not corrode in the same way as steel and can be recycled in a more efficient manner that is less detrimental to the environment.
2006-10-21 07:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by AMZ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having the same volume, aluminum would weigh less. how much? i'm not sure. check the periodic table and see the difference in mass.
2006-10-21 07:35:42 · answer #7 · answered by bojinx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight of a pound of each would of course be equal. If you mean mass, aluminum would have less mass.
2006-10-21 07:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what your using it for. Stainless steel is much stronger in strength seeing Aluminum has it's weak points and can bend under stress, and is also weak under large amounts of heat. I use stainless steel bolts and nuts for my exhaust systems, and starters on my truck, and they still haven't rusted as of yet.
2016-05-22 07:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean by unit of volume, steel is essentially iron, and iron density is 7.86 g/cm^3, while aluminium is 2.702 g/cm^3.
2006-10-21 07:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋