May 8 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is a bright silverish white metal with high corrosion resistance. Its affinity for oxygen makes it resistant to corrosion and attack by most chemicals. It is non-magnetic and an excellent electrical conductor.
Aluminium / aluminum 7116 alloy is a heat treatable wrought alloy. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 7116 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 7116 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
91.5 - 94.5 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
4.2 - 5.2 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
0.80 - 1.4 |
|
Copper, Cu |
0.50 - 1.1 |
|
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.30 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤ 0.15 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Vanadium, V |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Gallium, Ga |
≤ 0.030 |
|
Other (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Other (total) |
≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium / aluminum 7116 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.78 g/cm³ |
0.100 lb/in³ |
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 7116 alloy is chiefly used in the aviation industry.