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7075 Aluminium

7075 Aluminium is one of the strongest aluminium alloys available, commonly used in high-stress applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent fatigue resistance, and good machinability. It offers fair corrosion resistance and is often utilized in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries. 7075 Aluminium is known for its excellent mechanical properties, making it ideal for use in parts like aircraft wings, fuselage frames, and structural components. Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP, based in Khetwadi, Mumbai, India, is a leading supplier and exporter of 7075 Aluminium sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, bars, angles, channels, and fittings. Our high-quality products meet stringent international standards and are widely trusted by industries for their performance and durability.

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Technical Specifications for 7075 Aluminium

Physical Properties

Property Value
Density 2.81 g/cm³
Melting Point 477 – 635 °C
Modulus of Elasticity 71.7 GPa
Thermal Expansion 23.5 x 10⁻⁶ /K
Thermal Conductivity 130 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity 870 J/kg·K

Mechanical Properties

Property Value (T6 Temper)
Tensile Strength 572 MPa
Yield Strength 503 MPa
Elongation 7-13%
Hardness (Brinell) 150 HB
Shear Strength 330 MPa

Electrical Properties

Property Value
Electrical Conductivity 30-40% IACS
Electrical Resistivity 0.051 μΩ·m

Optical Properties

Property Value
Reflectivity 70-80%
Surface Finish Bright, Matte, Polished

Thermal Properties

Property Value
Thermal Conductivity 130 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity 870 J/kg·K
Thermal Expansion 23.5 x 10⁻⁶ /K

Processing Properties

Property Value
Workability Good
Weldability Fair
Machinability Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Fair to Good
Anodizing Quality Good

Component Elements Properties

Element Composition (%)
Aluminium (Al) Balance
Zinc (Zn) 5.1 – 6.1
Magnesium (Mg) 2.1 – 2.9
Copper (Cu) 1.2 – 2.0
Chromium (Cr) 0.18 – 0.28
Iron (Fe) 0.5 max
Silicon (Si) 0.4 max
Manganese (Mn) 0.3 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.2 max

Product Specifications for 7075 Aluminium

Product Type Standards Sizes Types Applications
Sheets ASTM B209 0.5mm – 50mm thickness Cold Rolled, Hot Rolled Aerospace, High-stress Structural Applications
Plates ASTM B209 10mm – 200mm thickness Hot Rolled Aircraft Fuselage, Wings, Bulkheads
Tubes ASTM B210 6mm – 300mm diameter Seamless, Welded Fluid Systems, Aerospace Applications
Pipes ASTM B241 10mm – 400mm diameter Seamless, Welded Piping Systems, Structural Components
Bars ASTM B211 6mm – 100mm diameter Round, Square, Flat Frames, Supports, Aerospace Components
Angles ASTM B221 25mm x 25mm – 150mm x 150mm Equal, Unequal Structural Framework, Industrial Uses
Channels ASTM B221 Custom sizes U-Channels, C-Channels Architectural, Structural Applications
Fittings ASTM B247 Custom sizes Elbows, Tees, Reducers Industrial, Aerospace Applications

Comparison: 7075 Aluminium vs 6061 Aluminium

Property 7075 Aluminium 6061 Aluminium
Tensile Strength 572 MPa 310 MPa
Yield Strength 503 MPa 276 MPa
Corrosion Resistance Fair Good
Weldability Fair Excellent
Machinability Excellent Good
Applications Aerospace, High-stress parts Structural, Marine Applications

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