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Metal Properties

Type 1075

 
Application & Characteristics
Aircraft components requiring high strength-to-weight ratio.
Chemical Composition (%)
Al 88.36 ; Cu 1.6 ; Mn 0.30 ; Cr 0.29 ; Mg 2.45 ; Zn 5.6 ; Ti 0.20 ; Si 0.50 ; Fe 0.70
 
Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F) 890 – 1180
Density (lbs/in³) 68F 0.101
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6) 14.4 (68-572F)
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F 34.3
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 33
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 15
Elongation ( % ) 17
Hardness 60 (Brinell)
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = HT
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 83
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 73
Elongation ( % ) 11
Hardness 150 (Brinell)