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PRODUCT DATA of AA7050-T73
MaterialAA7050-T73
General InformationAluminium-Zinc-Copper-magnesium Alloy which has a good combination of strength, fracture toughness and corrosion resistance.
Chemical CompositionAl-6.2Zn-2.25Mg-2.3Cu-0.12Zr
EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE
Development StatusCommercial Product
Equivalent DesignationsAA 7050, UNS A97050
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Crystal StructureFace centered cubic (fcc)
Magnetic PropertiesNonmagnetic
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Melting Range488 to 629 °C
RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY
General Corrosion StatusRequires specific corrosion protection
Stress Corrosion StatusHigh Resistance to SCC: Table 1
Data Quality: Design Data
Bimetallic CorrosionCan be used in a non-controlled environment: Al alloys, Cd
Can be used in a clean room environment: Mg, Sn-Pb alloys (all), Sn, Pb, Zn, Be
Needs specific measures: All others
Test:ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 Table 5.1
Data Quality: Design Data
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Lessons LearnedIn some cases, this alloy responds poorly to black anodising.