Cost comparison of aluminum alloy and other metals

• Compared with steel: aluminum alloy has low density and light weight, which can greatly reduce the weight of the product, thereby reducing transportation and installation costs. Although the raw material and processing costs of aluminum alloys may be higher than some steel products, the overall cost of aluminum alloys may be more advantageous when considering product life, maintenance costs and recovery value.

• Compared with copper: copper has excellent electrical conductivity, but the cost is relatively high. In some cases, aluminum alloy can be used as a substitute for copper to reduce costs. At the same time, the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy is better than that of copper in some environments.