7049 aluminium alloy
The Aluminum / aluminum 7049 alloy is a forging aluminum alloy. It has a high stress, corrosion, and cracking resistance[1] and high machinability. Alloy can be hot formed. It can not be weldable (in some cases, tungsten inert gas welding can applied).
Chemical Composition[]
| No | Element [1] | Content (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aluminium | 88.7 |
| 2 | Zinc | 7.6 |
| 3 | Magnesium | 2.5 |
| 4 | Copper | 1.5 |
| 5 | Chromium | 0.15 |
Properties[]
| No | Properties [1] | SI Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Density | 2.6 to 2.8 g/cm3 |
| 2 | Elastic modulus | 70 to 80 GPa |
| 3 | Poisson's ratio | 0.33 |
| 4 | Thermal conductivity | 154 W/mK |
| 5 | Tensile Strength, Ultimate [2] | 517 MPa |
| 6 | Fatigue strength [3] | 160 to 170 MPa |
| 7 | Specific Heat Capacity [3] | 860 J/kg-K |
Applications[]
- structural forgings, especially in the missile or aircraft industries.
- aircraft structural parts.[4]
- Forged aircraft and missile fittings [5]
- landing gear cylinders [5]
- extruded sections [5]
- Structural forgings
- Missile industries
Designation[]
Aluminium alloy EN AW 7049 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications ;
- Alloy 7049
- UNS A97049
- ASTM B209
- DIN AlZn8MgCu
References[]
- ^ a b c "7049 aluminum alloy".
- ^ "Aluminum 7049 properties".
- ^ a b "Alumum alloy 7049".
- ^ "7049 aluminum alloy".
- ^ a b c "Alloy 7049 applications" (PDF).
External links[]
Categories:
- Aluminium alloys