When we mention the frames of our advertising tents, we often say there are a wide range of materials for your option, such as aluminum, steel or iron. Each material has its own benefits and drawbacks. If you have no idea about the differences, you may be confused about which one to choose. The following are some differences among aluminum, steel and iron.
All of them contain no carbon. As time goes by, iron and steel will rust but aluminum won’t.
The differences between aluminum and iron:
Aluminum is lighter than iron. Its weight is only 2.7 g/m³, which is much lower than iron. This low weight makes aluminum a better metal for using in various machines.
Besides,aluminum is more expensive than Iron. This is because the extraction of aluminum from its ore is quite expensive than that of Iron. Although aluminum is higher in price, it is still a popular metal available in the earth.
When comparing the melting point, aluminum comes with a lower melting point of 660.37 degree Celsius. On the other hand, iron has a melting point of 1535 degree Celsius.
The differences between aluminum and steel:
Aluminum is more expensive than steel. Aluminum is a very ideal metal because it is more malleable and elastic than steel. Aluminum can go places and create shapes that steel cannot.
As for weight, steel is heavier than aluminum. Compared to aluminum, steel is much denser, which causes its weight to skyrocket.
Another difference is that steel has the advantage on the strength. Because of the amount of carbon in steel, it is unyielding and heavy. Especially carbon steel, the higher the amount of carbon in an alloy, the harder it becomes.
In a word, you can choose the right material according your practical needs. If you still have other questions about our accessory materials, do not hesitate to contact us.
