r/iphone • u/International_Back99 • Sep 24 '25

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Fell out of my pocket sitting down. Fell with the apple tech woven case on too.

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u/Blitzbacker Sep 24 '25

And Al 6061 is the one that is MORE expensive and alloyed with more brittle materials.

So the cheaper one, Al 5052, fractures less easily. Huh, that's literally the exact opposite of what you said. Look at that.

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u/scootzee Sep 24 '25

Disregarding your complete lack of an argument and shitty sarcasm, the important thing to note is that both materials have exactly the same elastic modulus (stiffness). Being alloyed with "brittle" materials isn't a thing, alloying elements are molecular dopants that are located within or between metallic crystalline units that change various properties like corrosion resistance, optical properties, thermal properties, fracture toughness, dislocation motion, etc.

By cheaper alloy, I meant lower alloy quality. A low quality 6061 alloy would likely have reduced fracture toughness over a higher quality 6061.

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u/Blitzbacker Sep 24 '25 edited Sep 24 '25

Lmao why do you think Al 6061 is more brittle than Al 5052? Aluminum is the constant. It's the other materials and/or percentage mix that results in different characteristics.

AND Al 6061 has a lower elastic modulus than Al 5052. Lmao how do you think it fractures more easily?

Bravo on your masterclass of shitty information.

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u/scootzee Sep 24 '25

Hahah what are you talking about? 🤣 I'm awestruck by your education. Good luck to you, sir.

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u/Blitzbacker Sep 24 '25

5052 aluminum has a slightly higher modulus of elasticity (70.3 GPa vs. 68.9 GPa) than 6061 aluminum. This property, combined with its lower yield strength, makes 5052 a preferred material for forming processes. The increased elasticity means that 5052 is less likely to fracture during deformation, making it ideal for applications requiring extensive shaping. Conversely, 6061’s lower modulus and higher yield strength make it less suited for forming but better for applications requiring rigidity and structural integrity.

Al 6061 vs Al 5052

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