Aluminum 7050 T73511
Temper
AA 7050 · UNS A97050, A07050 · EN AW-7050, AW 7050 · JIS A7050P · also ZG32A
T73511 = extrusion, T73510 plus minor straightening within tolerance
Same as T73510 but minor straightening after stress relief is allowed — the usual purchase condition for long extruded sections.
Values for the T73511 condition
Other 7050 tempers and conditions
7050 is listed in 11 conditions; see the grade overview at 7050.
Compare all 11 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
705.0-T1 (cast Al-Zn-Mg, as-cast and naturally aged) | Self-hardening Al-Zn-Mg sand/permanent-mold casting alloy 705.0 used as-cast and naturally aged, giving moderate strength without solution heat treatment plus good machinability and anodizing response. | 110 | 200 | 5 | 60 HB | 35 % IACS |
705.0-T5 (cast Al-Zn-Mg, artificially aged) | Casting alloy 705.0 given a low-temperature artificial age directly from the as-cast condition, raising strength and dimensional stability while keeping the alloy's good machinability, weldability and anodizing behaviour. | 125 | 225 | 8 | 65 HB | 35 % IACS |
Solution heat treated (unstable) | Transient condition used for forming/straightening immediately after quench; must be aged to a T7x temper and is not a delivery condition for service parts. | 220 | 380 | 18 | 90 HB | 32 % IACS |
Solution treated, stress-relieved by compression, T74 overaged | Standard condition for 7050 die and hand forgings needing low residual stress plus good short-transverse SCC resistance. | 434 | 496 | 10 | 135 HB | 40.5 % IACS |
Overaged between T73 and T76 | General overaged forging temper (former T736) where stretching/compression stress relief is not specified; good SCC resistance in the short-transverse direction. | 441 | 510 | 11 | 138 HB | 40.5 % IACS |
Extrusion, solution treated, stress-relieved by stretching, T73 overaged | Extruded shapes/bar where maximum SCC resistance and low residual stress are required and minor straightening is not permitted. | 462 | 510 | 10 | 140 HB | 40.5 % IACS |
T73511This page Extrusion, T73510 plus minor straightening within tolerance | Same as T73510 but minor straightening after stress relief is allowed — the usual purchase condition for long extruded sections. | 462 | 510 | 10 | 140 HB | 40.5 % IACS |
T74, stress relieved by stretching | The workhorse condition for thick aerospace plate: best balance of strength, fracture toughness and SCC resistance, low residual stress so it stays flat during heavy machining. | 469 | 524 | 11 | 140 HB | 40.5 % IACS |
T76, stress relieved by stretching | Pick for thinner plate where higher strength is needed and good exfoliation resistance suffices; SCC resistance and toughness are lower than T7451. | 490 | 552 | 11 | 147 HB | 40 % IACS |
Extrusion, solution treated, stress-relieved by stretching, T76 overaged | Higher-strength extrusion temper with good exfoliation resistance; choose over T735xx when strength governs. | 490 | 538 | 10 | 146 HB | 40 % IACS |
Extrusion, T76510 plus minor straightening within tolerance | Commercial straightened version of T76510 for stringers, seat tracks and other high-strength extruded profiles. | 490 | 538 | 10 | 146 HB | 40 % IACS |
What is 7050 T73511?
7050 T73511 is 7050 in the T73511 temper — same as T73510 but minor straightening after stress relief is allowed — the usual purchase condition for long extruded sections. 7050 T73511 has a yield strength of 462 MPa (67 ksi) and a tensile strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) — stronger than 93% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 71.7 GPa (10.4 Msi). 7050 T73511 has a density of 2.83 g/cm³ (0.102 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of aluminum grades. It melts at 488°C (910 °F).
Advantages
- High strength — 462 MPa (67 ksi), better than 93% of aluminum grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 35 MPa·√m (31.9 ksi·√in), better than 91% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 40.5 % IACS, better than 76% of aluminum grades
- Easy to machine — 71/100, better than 75% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Difficult to weld — 18/100, worse than 94% of aluminum grades
7050 T73511 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 7050 T73511; 21 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 7050 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
7050 T73511 has a density of 2.83 g/cm³ (0.102 lb/in³), heavier than 91% of aluminum grades. It melts at 488°C (910 °F).
Mechanical12
7050 T73511 has a yield strength of 462 MPa (67 ksi) and a tensile strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) — stronger than 93% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 10% and the elastic modulus is 71.7 GPa (10.4 Msi).
Thermal6
7050 T73511 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 157 W/m·K (90.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 73% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.5 µm/m·K (13.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
7050 T73511 conducts electricity at 40.5 % IACS, better than 76% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (47/100), worse than 59% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 7050 T73511 takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 13 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
7050 T73511's machinability is very good (71/100, better than 75% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (18/100); formability poor (20/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 7050 T73511
Is 7050 easy to machine?
Machines very freely in T74/T76 with sharp carbide, high speed and flood coolant/MQL; low residual stress of the ...51/...52 tempers is what makes deep pocket milling of monolithic parts practical.
Can 7050 be welded?
Not arc weldable (hot-cracking and severe HAZ SCC) — join by fasteners, adhesive bonding or friction stir welding with qualified procedures.
Can 7050 be formed, bent or molded?
Essentially a machining/forging alloy: form only in the W (as-quenched) or hot condition; cold bending in T7x risks cracking, use generous radii.
What surface finishes work on 7050?
Chromic/sulfuric or hard anodize plus primer for aerospace service; chemical conversion coating (Alodine/trivalent) is common, and the alloy takes paint well but gives a dull grey-yellow clear anodize.
7050 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Zn | 5.7 – 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Mg | 1.9 – 2.6 | 2.25 |
| Cu | 2 – 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Zrgrain-structure control instead of Cr | 0.08 – 0.15 | 0.11 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.15 | — |
| Si | ≤ 0.12 | — |
| Mn | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Cr | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| Ti | ≤ 0.06 | — |
| Others (each)each | ≤ 0.05 | — |
| Others (total)total | ≤ 0.15 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
7050 T73511 — frequently asked
What is 7050 T73511 used for?
7050 T73511 is typically used for aircraft bulkheads, fuselage frames, wing spars and ribs, landing-gear fittings, monolithic machined structural components and die and hand forgings for airframes. In short: crack resistant; heavy-duty aerospace.
What is the yield strength of 7050 T73511?
7050 T73511 has a typical yield strength of 462 MPa (67 ksi) and a tensile strength of 510 MPa (74 ksi) — stronger than 93% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 11 listed tempers.
Is 7050 T73511 easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (71/100, better than 75% of aluminum grades). Machines very freely in T74/T76 with sharp carbide, high speed and flood coolant/MQL; low residual stress of the ...51/...52 tempers is what makes deep pocket milling of monolithic parts practical.
Can 7050 T73511 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (18/100). Not arc weldable (hot-cracking and severe HAZ SCC) — join by fasteners, adhesive bonding or friction stir welding with qualified procedures.
What surface finishes work on 7050 T73511?
Chromic/sulfuric or hard anodize plus primer for aerospace service; chemical conversion coating (Alodine/trivalent) is common, and the alloy takes paint well but gives a dull grey-yellow clear anodize.
Can 7050 T73511 be formed, bent or molded?
Essentially a machining/forging alloy: form only in the W (as-quenched) or hot condition; cold bending in T7x risks cracking, use generous radii.
What is the maximum service temperature of 7050 T73511?
7050 T73511 is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 7050 T73511?
Yes — 7050 T73511 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Aluminum Association Teal Sheets — Registration Record of Alloys (composition of 7050) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASTM B209 / AMS 4050 — 7050 plate mechanical properties — ASTM / SAE (2021)
- AMS 4107 / AMS 4108 — 7050 die and hand forgings — SAE International (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- MMPDS-17 — Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization — Battelle/FAA (2022)
- 7050 aerospace plate datasheet — Alcoa / Arconic (2019)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.