A high strength aerospace aluminium alloy with, depending upon temper, Yield Strength of up to 54ksi (370 MPa) and Tensile Strength of up to 67 ksi (460 MPa)
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SAE AMS QQ-A-250/12 Alloy QQ A 250/12 |
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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 |
| 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 QQ-A-250/12 has similarities to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:
AMS 4044, Alloy 7075, UNS A97075
Alloy QQ-A-250/12 is supplied in a wide range of tempers:
Alloy QQ-A-250/12 T651 is supplied in sheet and plate
| Physical Property | Value |
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| 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 |
The Mechanical Properties given are for Plate in the T651 temper
| Thickness (mm) | Proof Strength (Min) | Tensile Strength (Min) | Elongation % (Min) |
| Over 6.3 up to & incl. 12.6 | 462 | 538 | 9 |
| 12.7 up to & incl. 25.4 | 469 | 538 | 7 |
| Over 25.4 up to & incl. 50.8 | 462 | 531 | 6 |
| Over 50.8 up to & incl. 63.5 | 441 | 524 | 5 |
| Over 63.5 up to & incl. 76.2 | 421 | 496 | 5 |
| Over 76.2 up to & incl. 88.9 | 400 | 490 | 5 |
| Over 88.9 up to & incl. 101.6 | 372 | 462 | 3 |