Effect of different aging conditions on the mechanical and corrosion properties of 7075 aluminum alloy
Abstract
In this paper, the effects of some aging treatments on the characteristic properties of the high strength-deformation 7075 aluminum alloy plate are studied. Some heat treatments such as natural aging, traditional aging T6, over-aging T76, re-aging RRA and interrupted aging T6I6 are studied. The 7075 alloy system, after aging, is evaluated for characteristic properties: mechanical properties, salt spray corrosion, and electrochemical corrosion. The high strength-deformation 7075 aluminum alloy plate, after different aging, has various mechanical and chemical properties depending on usage requirements, select process concordant: T6I6 can increase the ultimate strength, tensile strength up to 630 MPa, hardness 91 HRB; T76 can increase ability corrosion resistance optimal in seawater environment; RRA ensure simultaneously mechanical properties and ability corrosion resistance good.