All data is for information only------(Home)
PRODUCT DATA of AA7079-T6
MaterialAA7079-T6
General InformationObsolete Alloy
Processing and AssemblySolution heat treated and artificially aged
PrecautionsTypical data from AA
EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE
Development StatusCommercial Product
Equivalent DesignationsAA 7079
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity2.76
Magnetic PropertiesNonmagnetic
ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Tensile Modulus72 GPa
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Ultimate Tensile Strength538 MPa
Proof Stress (0.2%)469 MPa
Elongation14 %
Fatigue Limit159 MPa
Hardness145 HB
Shear Strength310 MPa
RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY
General Corrosion StatusRequires specific corrosion protection
Stress Corrosion StatusLow Resistance to SCC: Table 3
Data Quality: Design Data