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Aluminium Alloy | Commercial Alloy

7075T6

Commercial7075T6

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A high strength aluminium alloy offering good corrosion resistance.

Chemical Composition

Alloy 7075
Chemical Element	% Present
Aluminium (Al)	balance
Other (Each)	0.05 max
Others (Total)	0.15 max
Titanium (Ti)	0.2 max
Chromium (Cr)	0.18 - 0.28
Manganese (Mn)	0.3 max
Silicon (Si)	0.4 max
Iron (Fe)	0.5 max
Copper (Cu)	1.2 - 2
Magnesium (Mg)	2.1 - 2.9
Zinc (Zn)	5.1 - 6.1

Temper Types

Supplied Forms

Bar
Extrusions
Rod

Generic Physical Properties

'Typical' Physical Properties are given
Physical Property	Value
Density	2.80 g/cm³
Melting Point	635 °C
Thermal Expansion	23.5 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity	72 GPa
Thermal Conductivity	130 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity	40 % IACS

Mechanical Properties

7075T6 Drawn Bar - Up to 25mm
Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	480 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	540 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm	7 Min %

These properties apply where diameter of round bar, or width of flat bar, or thickness of rectangular bar, or wall thickness of tube/profile is up to 25mm. These figures are usually also available for dimension up to 80mm. For Extruded (and not then drawn) product the minimum values reduce as dimension increases - For full details please consult the relevant standards and specifications.

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Last updated 25 January 2019

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