| Material type | Metal |
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| Material name | Aluminum 7050, AlZn6CuMgZr |
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| Process compatibility | CNC machining |
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| Mechanical properties, Ultimate tensile strength | 500 - 552 MPa |
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| Yield strength | 455 - 490 MPa |
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| Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity) | 70 - 80 GPa |
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| Elongation at break | 11 % |
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| Hardness | 147 HB |
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| Physical properties, Corrosion resistance | Good |
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| Magnetism | Non-magnetic |
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| Weldability | Poor |
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| Thermal properties, Thermal expansion coefficent | 23 - 25.4 10^-6/ºC |
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| Thermal conductivity | 153 W/(m⋅°C) |
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| Electrical properties, Electrical resistivity | 4.4 μΩ*cm |
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| Post treatments, Post-Processing | Cold working, Aging, Hardening |
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| Anodizing compatibility | Not recommended - due to the high amount of zinc that the material contains, dark spots or corroded marks may be observed |
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Aluminum 7050 | AlZn6CuMgZr
Aluminum 7050 has excellent mechanical properties with good ductility, high strength, toughness and good resistance to fatigue. Suitable for aerospace applications.
Metal
| Common applications | Fuselage frames, Bulkheads, Wing skins, Aerospace structures, Commercial & military aircraft applications |
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