7175 Aluminum
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
7175 is a premium high-purity aerospace variant of 7075 with restricted iron and silicon impurities. Engineered specifically for high-strength die and hand forgings, it provides superior short-transverse fracture toughness and stress-corrosion resistance in T736 and T74 tempers.
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPRIMARY | 7175 | Aluminum Association | —Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet |
| UNS | A97175 | Unified Numbering System | —Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet |
| ISO | AlZn5.5MgCu(B) | International Organization for Standardization | —Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Technical Engineering Datasheet |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| AA 7175 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE International | AMS 4149 | Aluminum Alloy Forgings 5.6Zn - 2.5Mg - 1.6Cu - 0.23Cr (7175-T736)PRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Forgings | Specification Reference |
| ASTM International | ASTM B247 | Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings, Hand Forgings, and Rolled Ring ForgingsPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Forgings | Specification Reference |
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon | Si | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.15 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.20 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Copper | Cu | 0 | RANGE | 1.20 – 2.00 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Magnesium | Mg | 0 | RANGE | 2.10 – 2.90 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Chromium | Cr | 0 | RANGE | 0.18 – 0.28 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 0 | RANGE | 5.10 – 6.10 | wt% | Ref: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Titanium | Ti | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | 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 |
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.8 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | 2.8 g/cm³ | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 23.4 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 23.4 µm/(m·K) | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Solidus Temperature | 532 °C | TYPICAL | 532 °C | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Liquidus Temperature | 635 °C | TYPICAL | 635 °C | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal ConductivityCondition: T66 Temper | 130 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 130 W/(m·K) | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Thermal ConductivityCondition: T736 Temper | 155 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | 155 W/(m·K) | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical ConductivityCondition: T66 Temper | 33 % IACS | TYPICAL | 33.0 % IACS | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED | |
| Electrical ConductivityCondition: T736 Temper | 40 % IACS | TYPICAL | 40.0 % IACS | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | VERIFIED |
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.
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7175 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-7175 Hardness T66 Forgings. 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-7175 Designation UNS A97175. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7175 Designation ISO AlZn5.5MgCu(B). Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7175 Specification AMS 4149. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.
Reviewed factual transcription from Kaiser Aluminum technical product datasheets: mat-phase4c-7175 Specification ASTM B247. Selected facts only; no decorative text or full standard tables reproduced.