Type:

ALLOY DATA SHEET High strength

EN AW-7003 [AlZn6Mg0.8Zr] structural alloy

The alloy EN AW-7003 is a high strength alloy for highly loaded structural
applications. Typical applications are scaffolding elements, mobile cranes, lifts, etc.

Chemical composition according to EN573-3 (weight%, remainder Al)

Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti remarks others
each total
max. max. max. max. max max. max max
0.30 0.35 0.20 0.30 0.50-1.0 0.20 5.0-6.5 0.20 0.05-0.25 Zr 0.05 0.15

Mechanical properties according to EN755-2

Temper* Wallthickness Yield stress Tensile strength Elongation Hardness**
e Rp0.2 Rm A A50mm HB
[MPa] [MPa] [%] [%]
T5 all 260 310 10 8 95
* Temper designation according to EN515: T5-cooled from an elevated temperature forming operation and artificially aged.
** Hardness values are for indication only

Physical properties (approximate values, 20C)

Density Melting range Electrical Thermal Co-efficient of Modulus of
conductivity conductivity thermal expansion elasticity
3 -6
[kg/m ] [C] [MS/m] [W/m.K] 10 /K [GPa]
2770 600-650 19-23 130-160 23.1 70

Weldability1
Gas: 3 TIG: 2 MIG: 1 Resistance welding: 6 Spot welding: 3
Typical filler materials (EN ISO18273): AlMg5Cr(A), AlMg4.5Mn0.7(A), AlMg4.5MnZr.
The alloy exhibits a good recovery of mechanical properties after welding, up to 90%
of the original values of the base metal (depening on welding conditions).These
properties can be achieved after natural aging for a prolonged period or after an
additional artificial aging treatment2.

Machining characteristics1:
T4 temper: 3 T6 temper: 2

Corrosion resistance1
General: 2 Marine: 4
The alloy is however susceptible to stress corrosion cracking

Coating properties1
Hard/protective anodising: 2 Bright/colour anodising: 3

1
Relative qualification ranging from 1-very good to 6 unsuitable
2
Werkstoffprfbericht 2003-710-0546GSI DLV Duisburg, March 2005
Nedal Aluminium Alloy data sheet jun-2005
P.O.-Box 2020 EN AW-7003
NL-3500 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands rev.00
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