Material type | Metal |
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Material name | Aluminum 7050, AlZn6CuMgZr |
Process compatibility | CNC machining |
Mechanical properties, Ultimate tensile strength | 500 - 552 MPa |
Yield strength | 455 - 490 MPa |
Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity) | 70 - 80 GPa |
Elongation at break | 11 % |
Hardness | 147 HB |
Physical properties, Corrosion resistance | Good |
Magnetism | Non-magnetic |
Weldability | Poor |
Thermal properties, Thermal expansion coefficent | 23 - 25.4 10^-6/ºC |
Thermal conductivity | 153 W/(m⋅°C) |
Electrical properties, Electrical resistivity | 4.4 μΩ*cm |
Post treatments, Post-Processing | Cold working, Aging, Hardening |
Anodizing compatibility | Not recommended - due to the high amount of zinc that the material contains, dark spots or corroded marks may be observed |
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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