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L160 T73511 Bar

AerospaceL160 T3511 Commercial7075

Aluminium alloy L160 – 7075 is a very high strength alloy.
The standard specifying this grade has been superseded by BSEN 2127.


Chemical Composition

BS L160(1976)
Alloy L160
Chemical Element % Present
Aluminium (Al) balance
Other (Each) 0.05 max
Others (Total) 0.15 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.2 max
Titanium + Zirconium (Ti+Zr) 0.25 max
Chromium (Cr) 0.18 - 0.28
Manganese (Mn) 0.3 max
Silicon (Si) 0.4 max
Iron (Fe) 0.5 max
Copper (Cu) 1.2 - 2
Magnesium (Mg) 2.1 - 2.9
Zinc (Zn) 5.1 - 6.1

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy L160 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

7075


Temper Types

The most common temper for L160 – 7075 aluminium is:

  • T7351

Supplied Forms

L160 – 7075 aluminium is supplied in Bar and Extruded Sections.

  • Bar
  • Extrusions

Generic Physical Properties

Physical Property Value
Density 2.81 g/cm³
Melting Point 635 °C
Thermal Expansion 23.5 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 72 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 134-160 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 40 % IACS

Mechanical Properties

These Mechanical properties are for Bar in the T73511 temper

Diameter (mm) Proof Strength (Min) Tensile Strength (Min) Elongation % (Min)
Up to & incl. 10 400 470 7
Over 10 up to & incl. 20 420 485 8
Over 20 up to & incl. 50 415 485 8
Over 50 up to & incl. 75 410 475 8
Over 75 up to & incl. 100 380 450 7
Over 100 up to & incl. 150 365 425 7