Aluminum V96
GOST V96 (В96)
V96 (В96) is a Russian ultra-high-strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy that exceeds V95 in strength, supplied in M, T1, T2, T3 and W conditions as plate, extrusions and forgings.
Reference datasheet — V96 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the T1 condition
V96 tempers and conditions
V96 is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard. T1 is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermomechanically controlled processed | Softest condition for deep forming, straightening or heavy machining before heat treatment. | 140 | 260 | 14 | 75 HB | 40 % IACS |
Solution heat treated (unstable) | Short-lived condition used immediately after quenching for forming/riveting before natural ageing hardens the metal. | 230 | 400 | 16 | 105 HB | 28 % IACS |
Cooled from hot working, cold worked and naturally aged | Choose when stress-corrosion cracking and exfoliation resistance in thick sections matter more than peak strength. | 500 | 570 | 8 | 165 HB | 39 % IACS |
Solution heat treated, cold worked and naturally aged | Compromise temper for skins and extrusions needing near-peak strength with improved exfoliation resistance. | 555 | 610 | 7 | 178 HB | 36 % IACS |
T1Default Cooled from hot working and naturally aged | Standard aerospace supply condition — maximum strength for statically loaded high-stress forgings and extrusions. | 620 | 660 | 6 | 190 HB | 31 % IACS |
What is V96?
V96 (В96) is a Russian ultra-high-strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy that exceeds V95 in strength, supplied in M, T1, T2, T3 and W conditions as plate, extrusions and forgings. It is selected for critical high-load aerospace structure at 620 MPa yield, 660 MPa tensile, 190 HB and 6% elongation, with machinability rated 72/100. The price of that strength is low ductility, the lowest corrosion resistance in this group (30/100), no structural fusion welding and a 120 °C service limit; V95 or 7075 is the choice where toughness and corrosion behaviour matter more. V96 has a density of 2.89 g/cm³ (0.104 lb/in³), heavier than 98% of aluminum grades. It melts at 477°C (891 °F). V96 has a yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
What is V96 used for?
- High-load aircraft structural parts
- Aerospace forgings
- Wing spar and frame forgings
- Highly loaded brackets and lugs
- Machined fittings for high-load joints
- Thick plate for machined structure
Advantages
- High strength — 620 MPa (89.9 ksi), better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 65/100, better than 82% of aluminum grades
- Easy to machine — 72/100, better than 80% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 30/100, worse than 98% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to weld — 15/100, worse than 96% of aluminum grades
- Limited service temperature — 120°C (248 °F), worse than 79% of aluminum grades
V96 properties
Typical room-temperature values for V96-T1; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
V96 has a density of 2.89 g/cm³ (0.104 lb/in³), heavier than 98% of aluminum grades. It melts at 477°C (891 °F).
Mechanical14
V96 has a yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 6% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
Thermal6
V96 is rated for continuous service to 120°C (248 °F). It conducts heat at 130 W/m·K (75.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 65% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.4 µm/m·K (13 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
V96 conducts electricity at 31 % IACS, worse than 68% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is poor (30/100), worse than 98% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of V96 takes about 210 MJ of energy and emits 13 kg of CO₂ — more than 88% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 10%.
Manufacturability8
V96's machinability is very good (72/100, better than 80% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (15/100); formability poor (20/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. V96 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with V96
Is V96 easy to machine?
Machines well in Т1/Т2 with sharp carbide tools, high speed and flood coolant; avoid heavy residual stress by rough-machining before final ageing.
Can V96 be welded?
Not fusion weldable for structural use (hot cracking, loss of temper); join by riveting, bolting or friction stir welding with post-weld ageing.
Can V96 be formed, bent or molded?
Form in M or freshly quenched W condition only; hot forge at 380–440 °C, then solution treat 465–475 °C, quench in cold water and age.
V96 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Znprincipal strengthening addition | 8 – 9 | 8.5 |
| Mg | 2.3 – 3 | 2.6 |
| Cu | 2 – 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Crgrain-structure control (Zr 0.10–0.20 in the В96ц/В96ц1 variants instead) | 0.1 – 0.25 | 0.16 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Feimpurity | ≤ 0.4 | — |
| Siimpurity | ≤ 0.3 | — |
| Ti | ≤ 0.05 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
What surface finishes work on V96?
Anodize (sulphuric or hard) or chromate-free conversion coat plus primer is essentially mandatory; shot peening improves SCC and fatigue life.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum V96 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- GOST
- В96
How much does V96 cost?
V96 is a high-cost aluminum ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
V96 — frequently asked
What is V96 used for?
V96 is typically used for high-load aircraft structural parts, aerospace forgings, wing spar and frame forgings, highly loaded brackets and lugs, machined fittings for high-load joints and thick plate for machined structure. In short: ultra-high-strength 7000 series; stronger than V95/7075; low ductility and corrosion resistance.
What is the yield strength of V96?
V96 has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 660 MPa (95.7 ksi) — stronger than 99% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is V96 easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (72/100, better than 80% of aluminum grades). Machines well in Т1/Т2 with sharp carbide tools, high speed and flood coolant; avoid heavy residual stress by rough-machining before final ageing.
Can V96 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (15/100). Not fusion weldable for structural use (hot cracking, loss of temper); join by riveting, bolting or friction stir welding with post-weld ageing.
What surface finishes work on V96?
Anodize (sulphuric or hard) or chromate-free conversion coat plus primer is essentially mandatory; shot peening improves SCC and fatigue life.
Can V96 be formed, bent or molded?
Form in M or freshly quenched W condition only; hot forge at 380–440 °C, then solution treat 465–475 °C, quench in cold water and age.
What is the maximum service temperature of V96?
V96 is rated for continuous use to about 120°C (248 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between V96-T1 and V96-M?
T1 is the default condition — standard aerospace supply condition — maximum strength for statically loaded high-stress forgings and extrusions. M: softest condition for deep forming, straightening or heavy machining before heat treatment. Yield strength is 620 MPa in T1 versus 140 MPa in M.
How much does V96 cost?
V96 is a high-cost aluminum ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- GOST 4784 — Aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys, grades — Gosstandart / Rosstandart (2019)
- Промышленные алюминиевые сплавы (Industrial Aluminium Alloys) — справочник — Metallurgiya (1984)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2: Properties and Selection — Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- MMPDS-18 (7049/7050/7178 comparison data) — Battelle / FAA (2023)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B: Corrosion — Materials (7000 series SCC behaviour) — ASM International (2005)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.