Aluminum alloy product having improved combinations of properties

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PATENT NO 5221377
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07702655

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An alloy product having improved combinations of strength, density, toughness and corrosion resistance, said alloy product consisting essentially of about 7.6 to 8.4% zinc, about 1.8 to 2.2% magnesium, about 2 to 2.6% copper and at least one element selected from zirconium, vanadium and hafnium present in a total amount not exceeding about 0.5%, preferably about 0.05 to 0.25% zirconium, the balance aluminum and incidential elements and impurities. The alloy product, suitable for aerospace applications, exhibits high yield strength, at least about 10% greater yield strength than its 7X50-T6 counterpart, with good toughness and corrosion resistance properties typically comparable to or better than those of its 7X50-T76 counterpart. Upper wing members made from this alloy typically have a yield strength over 84 ksi, good fracture toughness and an EXCO exfoliation resistance level of 'EC' or better, typically 'EB'.

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ALCOA INCALCOA CORPORATE CENTER 201 ISABELLA STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15212

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Angers, Lynette M Monroeville, PA 2 59
Hunt, Jr Warren H Monroeville, PA 7 172
Lukasak, David A Murrysville, PA 7 77
Reiser, David B Allentown, PA 1 48
Staley, James T Murrysville, PA 9 204
Wyss, Rebecca K Plum Boro, PA 5 155

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