2007-03-12 09:27:38 · 12 answers · asked by Malky G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No, they're two completely different metals.
Steel is in fact an alloy consisting of Iron and as much as 1.7 % Carbon. Iron is one of the heaviest metals.
Aluminum is one of the "poor" metals, as it is quite soft and is extremely light-weight. Because of its weight and ease of use, it has become an extremely popular metal, but is mostly used in some sort of alloy form, usually including a small percentage Nickel (a very hard metal).
2007-03-12 09:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by Tyler Durden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Aluminum is a base metal. It's light weight, doesn't rust (only oxidizes) and burns out angle grinders even though it's relatively easy to cut.
Steel on the other hand is an alloy made from Iron, and a mixture of other metals like chromium and molybdenum I think.
It is hard to cut and rusts (because of iron content) unless treated with galvanising, made stainless etc...It is also magnetic.
Well I bet that bored you :^)
2007-03-12 16:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by instantdegrees_scam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, steel is much more sturdy compared to aluminum ,you can barely bend steel and you can easily bend aluminum
2007-03-12 16:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminum is an element.
Steel is made from carbon and iron.
2007-03-12 16:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not even close... steel is an alloy of iron. and Aluminum is its own element.
2007-03-12 16:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by Scott B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO steel is much harder than aluminum!
2007-03-12 16:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are two completely different chemical elements. All they have in common is that both are metals.
2007-03-12 16:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, they are 2 different kinds of metal
2007-03-12 16:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but go to this source for more info: http://www.ussautomotive.com/auto/steelvsal/basicfacts.htm
2007-03-12 16:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, look them up on Wikipedia.
2007-03-12 16:30:33 · answer #10 · answered by freddy the newf 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋