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EN AW-7075

U-profile

A technical illustration of the product with dimensions of the material EN AW-7075 from the material Aluminum in the shape U-profile
  • Form U-profile
  • Material Aluminum
  • Material EN AW-7075
  • Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
  • DIN 3.4365

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Areas of application

Tool making, mould making and model making

Aerospace

Military technology

Features of this material

  • Curable alloy with very high strength
  • Very high fatigue strength
  • good machinability

Information about the material

  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5
  • Aviation
    Aviation Yes
  • Chemical specifications
    Cr (from) 0.18
    Cr (to) 0.28
    Cu (from) 1.2
    Cu (to) 2
    Fe (from) 0.5
    Mg (from) 2.1
    Mg (to) 2.9
    Mn (to) 0.3
    Other 0,05
    Rest Aluminium
    Si (to) 0.4
    Ti (to) 0.2
    Total 0,15
    Zn (from) 5.1
    Zn (to) 6.1
  • Chemical surface treatment
    Anodise - decorative 5
    Anodising - protective anodising 3
  • Corrosion resistance
    Normal atmosphere 4
    Seawater atmosphere 4
  • Food industry
    suitable according to DIN EN 602 No
  • Forming
    Bending 4
    Bending delivery conditions O
    Deep drawing (conditional) 4.5
    Deep drawing conditions O
    Drop forging 4
    Extruding 4.5
    Impact extrusion 5
    Open die forging 4
    Press 5
    Upsetting (Conditional) 5
  • Heat treatment - Softannealing
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Annealing temperature max. 420 °C
    Annealing temperature min. 380 °C
    Cooling conditions ≤ 30°C/h to 230°C + 3 – 5 hours
    hold time, below 230°C in air
  • Heat treatment - Solution annealing
    Cold ageing condition anschließend warmauslagern
    Cold ageing max. 5 d
    Cold ageing min. 3 d
    Heat ageing max. 24 h
    Heat ageing min. 12 h
    Heating temperature max. 125 °C
    Heating temperature min. 110 °C
    Quenching water
    Heating time max. 3 h
    Heating time min. 2 h
    Solution annealing max. 480 °C
    Solution annealing min. 470 °C
  • Machining / Machinability
    dimensional stability 4.5
    Eroding 1
    hardened 2
  • Material
    Colorcode Blaulila (RAL 4005)
    Material chemically EN 573-3 Al Zn5,5 Mg Cu
    DIN 3.4365
    DIN (old designation) Al Zn Mg Cu1,5
    France AFNOR A-Z5GU
    Italy UNI 9007/2
    United Kingdom BS 2L95
  • Mechanical surface treatment
    Polishing 1
  • Organic coating
    Painting / Coating 3
  • physical properties
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 100°C 23.4 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 200°C 24.3 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from 20 to 300°C 25.2 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Coefficient of thermal expansion from -50 to 20°C 21.6 K⁻¹10⁻⁶
    Density 2.8 g/cm³
    Electrical conductivity max. 23 m/Ω*mm²
    Electrical conductivity min. 19 m/Ω*mm²
    Modulus of elasticity 72 GPa
    Shear modulus 27.1 GPa
    Specific heat 862 J/(kg·K)
    Thermal conductivity max. 160 W/m*K
    Thermal conductivity min. 130 W/m*K
  • Soldering
    Brazing 5
    Brazing with flux 5
    Friction soldering 5
    Soft soldering with flux 5
  • Welding
    Gas 5
    MIG 5
    Resistance spot welding 2
    TIG 5

1 very good
2 good
3 moderate
4 poor
5 unsuited
0 Not specified

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