May 8 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminium / aluminum is the third most plentiful element known to man. It is an easy metal to fabricate with freedom to design. Products made using this metal are easy to maintain as they remain free from rust and corrosion.
Aluminium / aluminum 7150 alloy is a heat treatable wrought alloy. The following datasheet will provide more details about aluminium / aluminum 7150 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of aluminium / aluminum 7150 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
85.9 - 89.5 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
7.2 - 8.2 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
2 - 2.9 |
|
Copper, Cu |
1.2 - 1.9 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤ 0.15 |
|
Titanium, Ti |
≤ 0.10 |
|
Iron, Fe |
≤ 0.20 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
0.10 - 0.22 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
≤ 0.20 |
|
Other (each) |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Other (total) |
≤ 0.15 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of aluminium / aluminum 7150 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.84 g/cm³ |
0.103 lb/in³ |
Applications
Aluminium / aluminum 7150 alloy is chiefly used in high strength applications such as aircraft components manufacturing.