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StrengthMedium strength (suitable for structural applications)Lower strength (mainly used for lightweight applications)High strength (suitable for heavy-duty and load-bearing applications)Medium strength (suitable for precision machining and processing)Very high strength (aerospace and military-grade)Low strength (mainly used for lightweight applications)
Corrosion ResistanceGood (suitable for outdoor and marine environments)Very good (widely used for construction and window frames)GoodFairPoorVery good
ApplicationsAerospace, automotive, machinery, constructionConstruction, window frames, furniture, architectural decorationHeavy-duty structures, machinery, electrical equipmentPrecision parts, electronics, automotiveHigh-performance aerospace, military, racingElectrical, electronics, decorative materials
WorkabilityVery good (weldable, easy to process)Very good (suitable for fine processing)Very good (high-strength alloy, suitable for demanding applications)Excellent (very easy to cut and process)Average (high strength makes it harder to process)Excellent (high ductility and flexibility)
CostRelatively inexpensiveRelatively inexpensiveRelatively expensiveRelatively expensiveVery expensiveVery inexpensive
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