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7050 Aluminum
Primary Designation:AA 7050
Aliases:
AA 7050
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Data Completeness:12 composition elements and 21 condition-specific property values cataloged.
Omitted fields represent unverified properties. "Missing is better than invented."
Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Density
2.83 g/cm³TYPICAL · temperature not stated
Electrical Conductivity
39.5 % IACSTYPICAL · T76, T76511 Temper · temperature not stated
Thermal Conductivity
154 W/(m·K)TYPICAL · T76, T76511 Temper · temperature not stated
Melting Range (Solidus / Liquidus)
466 – 635 °C466 – 635 °F
Solidus: 466°C | Liquidus: 635°CComposition Excerpt
Si ≤ 0.12 wt%Silicon (max)
Standard Elemental Basis: MAXTensile Strength
524 MPaTYPICAL · T7451 Temper · temperature not stated
Reported: 524Engineering Summary
7050 is an advanced aerospace Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr alloy engineered for thick plate sections and critical forgings. It combines ultra-high strength with low quench sensitivity, high fracture toughness, and superior resistance to exfoliation and stress corrosion cracking in overaged T7-type tempers.
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
AA 7050
7050 Aluminum Specifications & Designations
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications — Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
Direct Standard DesignationsDIRECT DESIGNATION
3 Primary IdentifiersScroll horizontally for full designation data
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPRIMARY | 7050 | Aluminum Association | —Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet |
| UNS | A97050 | Unified Numbering System | —Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet |
| ISO | AlZn6CuMgZr | International Organization for Standardization | —Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet |
Recognized Commercial Aliases & Trade NamesCOMMON ALIAS
1 ListedScroll horizontally for full alias classifications
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| AA 7050 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
Applicable Specifications & Product Form ReferencesSPECIFICATION REFERENCE
2 Applicable StandardsScroll horizontally for full standard specifications
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE International | AMS 4050 | Aluminum Alloy Plate 6.2Zn - 2.3Cu - 2.2Mg - 0.12Zr (7050-T7451)PRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Plate | Specification Reference |
| SAE International | AMS 4342 | Aluminum Alloy Extrusions 6.2Zn - 2.3Cu - 2.2Mg - 0.12Zr (7050-T74511)PRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Extrusions | Specification Reference |
Engineering Notice: Applicable specifications establish manufacturing requirements, dimensional tolerances, and test criteria for specific product forms (e.g. bus bar, wire, plate, pipe). They represent applicable technical standards, not alternative or equivalent alloy grades.
7050 Aluminum Chemical Composition
Chemical Composition (Weight %) — Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
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| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon | Si | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.12 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.15 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Copper | Cu | 0 | RANGE | 2.00 – 2.60 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Magnesium | Mg | 0 | RANGE | 1.90 – 2.60 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Chromium | Cr | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.04 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 0 | RANGE | 5.70 – 6.70 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Titanium | Ti | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.06 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Zirconium | Zr | 0 | RANGE | 0.08 – 0.15 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Each | OE | 0 | EACH | ≤ 0.05 each | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Other Elements Total | OT | 0 | TOTAL | ≤ 0.15 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Aluminum | Al | 0 | REMAINDER | Remainder | wt% | Balance aluminumRef: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
* Elemental percentages are expressed in weight percent (wt%). Values represent applicable specification limits. Unspecified trace elements are not fabricated or assumed.Preserves exact semantic basis
Property Display UnitsSwitch between Canonical SI and Source / US Customary units:
7050 Aluminum Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
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| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.83 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | 2.83 g/cm³ | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
7050 Aluminum Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
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| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.5 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 23.5 µm/(m·K) | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Solidus Temperature | 466 °C | TYPICAL | 466 °C | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Liquidus Temperature | 635 °C | TYPICAL | 635 °C | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal ConductivityCondition: T76, T76511 Temper | 154 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 154 W/(m·K) | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal ConductivityCondition: T74, T74511 Temper | 157 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 157 W/(m·K) | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
7050 Aluminum Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.
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| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical ConductivityCondition: T76, T76511 Temper | 39.5 % IACS | TYPICAL | 39.5 % IACS | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Electrical ConductivityCondition: T74, T74511 Temper | 40.5 % IACS | TYPICAL | 40.5 % IACS | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
7050 Aluminum Mechanical Properties
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers: Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
Elastic & Baseline Mechanical ConstantsSource-specific measurement conditions
Modulus of Elasticity
70 GPa
Showing 2 of 2 conditions
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Hardness Integrity Notice: Rockwell B (HRB), Rockwell F (HRF), and Superficial 30T (HR30T) scales are reported on their measured scales without cross-scale mathematical conversion.
Source: See fact-level citations
Practical Engineering & Fabrication Notes
By Mat Grades Editorial Desk · Updated 2026-11-14. Use alongside the specified product standard and supplier certificate.
Machining & shop-floor behavior
For 7050 Aluminum, a qualified cutting-speed or tool-life recommendation is not supplied in the available record. A relevant hardness example is HB Hardness: 140 HB (typical; T7451 Temper, T7451, Plate, LONGITUDINAL). Use that supplied condition for a trial of the difficult feature. Record tool changes, burr removal, unclamped dimensions and accepted parts per hour. Relative machinability ratings from different reference scales should not be compared as if they were one common test.
Weldability, brazing & joining
No qualified weld procedure, filler selection or preheat/interpass schedule is established by this material record. Obtain a procedure for the actual joint, supplied condition and section rather than copying one from a nearby grade. The first cataloged strength example is Ultimate Tensile Strength: 524 MPa (typical; T7451 Temper, T7451, Plate, LONGITUDINAL). Assess the final part after joining or thermal processing. Include distortion, cleanup and inspection in the quotation. A material designation or favorable process rating is a starting point for qualification, not evidence that an untested joint meets the drawing.
Corrosion & service environment
Review the finish, moisture traps and contact with other metals before accepting an assembly for service. Alloy, temper and surface treatment answer different questions. A stronger listed condition does not automatically solve corrosion, wear or deflection, and thermal-property data is not a maximum operating-temperature rating. The recorded thermal example is Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 23.5 µm/(m·K) (typical; additional condition not stated). State the exposure and inspection access in the design record so that a change of installation or cleaning method triggers a review. The selected composition entries are Si maximum 0.12 wt%, Fe maximum 0.15 wt%, Cu 2–2.6 wt%. Chemistry documents identity; it does not establish fluid compatibility.
Selection trade-offs & applications
Use AA 7050, UNS A97050, ISO AlZn6CuMgZr to identify the candidate, then specify the product form and delivered condition separately. A specific component application is not asserted where the source record does not provide one. The listed forms include Plate, Extrusions; confirm the actual stock offered by the supplier. Compare the complete route through machining, joining, finish and inspection. Keep the certificate, required test location and acceptance criteria with the first-article record. A later change of grade, condition or source should be assessed against that same requirement.
Technical references: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
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Sources
Sources & Provenance Trail: Authoritative reference publications, standards specifications, and data registers cited across this material record.
Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Chemical Composition Limits. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Physical Properties DENSITY. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Physical Properties T76, T76511 Temper. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Physical Properties T74, T74511 Temper. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Mechanical Properties T7451 Plate. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Mechanical Properties T76511 Extrusions. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Hardness T7451 Plate. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Hardness T76511 Extrusions. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Designation AA 7050. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Designation UNS A97050. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Designation ISO AlZn6CuMgZr. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Specification AMS 4050. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet
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Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7050 Specification AMS 4342. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
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