Aluminium alloy L160 – 7075 is a very high strength alloy.
The standard specifying this grade has been superseded by BSEN 2127.
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BS L160(1976) Alloy L160 |
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|---|---|
| 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 |
Aluminium alloy L160 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
7075
The most common temper for L160 – 7075 aluminium is:
L160 – 7075 aluminium is supplied in Bar and Extruded Sections.
| 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 |
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 |