Metals for the Defense Industry: Advanced Materials and Solutions

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Metals Used in This Industry

Aluminum Alloy 5083
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General Characteristics

The 5083 alloy contains 5.2% magnesium, 0.1% manganese and 0.1% chromium. In the tempered condition, it is strong and retains good formability due to excellent ductility. 5083 has high resistance to corrosion and is used in marine applications. It has the low density and excellent thermal conductivity common to all aluminum alloys.
Typical Chemical Composition

Others

Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti Each Total Aluminium

Minimum — — — 0.40 4.0 0.05 — — — Remainder

Maximum 0.40 0.40 0.10 1.0 4.90 0.25 — 0.05 0.15

	Others
Minimum	—	—	—	0.40	4.0	0.05	—	—	—	Remainder
Maximum	0.40	0.40	0.10	1.0	4.90	0.25	—	0.05	0.15

Physical Properties

Characteristics		English	Metric
Nominal density (68°F/20°C)		0.0961 lbs/in³	2.66 mg/m³
Melting range		1070°F-1180°F	574°C-638°C
Specific heat (212 °F/100°C)		0.215 BTU/lb – °F	900 J/KG- °K
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Linear 68°F – 212°F 20°C – 100°C	12.4 micro in/in- °F	22.3 micro in/in- °K
Thermal Conductivity (68°F/20°C)	O Temper	67.5 BTU/ft- hr – °F	117 W/m – °K
Electrical conductivity (68°F/20°C)	O Temper	29% IACS	16.82 MS/m

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Tensile (0.0625” Dia. Specimen)					Hardness	Shear		Fatigue		Modulus
	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation/ 4D	Brinell 500 kg 10 mm	Ultimate shearing strength		Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type		Modulus of elasticity
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	%		KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	KSIx10³	Gpa
O	42	290	21	145	22	77	25	172	21.8	150	10.2	70.3
H-32	46.4	320	36.3	250	12	87	28.3	195	—	—	10.2	70.3
H-34	50	345	40.6	280	9	93	30.5	210	—	—	10.2	70.3

Specifications
- AMS – 4056, QQ-A-250/6
- Military Specifications – MIL-A-46027
- ASTM – B209
- ASME – SB209
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General Characteristics

The 5083 alloy contains 5.2% magnesium, 0.1% manganese and 0.1% chromium. In the tempered condition, it is strong and retains good formability due to excellent ductility. 5083 has high resistance to corrosion and is used in marine applications. It has the low density and excellent thermal conductivity common to all aluminum alloys.
Typical Chemical Composition

Others

Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti Each Total Aluminium

Minimum — — — 0.40 4.0 0.05 — — — Remainder

Maximum 0.40 0.40 0.10 1.0 4.90 0.25 — 0.05 0.15

	Others
Minimum	—	—	—	0.40	4.0	0.05	—	—	—	Remainder
Maximum	0.40	0.40	0.10	1.0	4.90	0.25	—	0.05	0.15

Physical Properties

Characteristics		English	Metric
Nominal density (68°F/20°C)		0.0961 lbs/in³	2.66 mg/m³
Melting range		1070°F-1180°F	574°C-638°C
Specific heat (212 °F/100°C)		0.215 BTU/lb – °F	900 J/KG- °K
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Linear 68°F – 212°F 20°C – 100°C	12.4 micro in/in- °F	22.3 micro in/in- °K
Thermal Conductivity (68°F/20°C)	O Temper	67.5 BTU/ft- hr – °F	117 W/m – °K
Electrical conductivity (68°F/20°C)	O Temper	29% IACS	16.82 MS/m

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Tensile (0.0625” Dia. Specimen)					Hardness	Shear		Fatigue		Modulus
	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation/ 4D	Brinell 500 kg 10 mm	Ultimate shearing strength		Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type		Modulus of elasticity
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	%		KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	KSIx10³	Gpa
O	42	290	21	145	22	77	25	172	21.8	150	10.2	70.3
H-32	46.4	320	36.3	250	12	87	28.3	195	—	—	10.2	70.3
H-34	50	345	40.6	280	9	93	30.5	210	—	—	10.2	70.3

Specifications
- AMS – 4056, QQ-A-250/6
- Military Specifications – MIL-A-46027
- ASTM – B209
- ASME – SB209

Aluminum Alloy 5086
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General Characteristics

The 5086 alloy is a medium-to-high strength non-heat-treatable alloy. This alloy has good weldability and is more formable than alloy 5083. As it is resistant to stress corrosion cracking and exfoliation, it is extremely popular in the marine industry. 5086 is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls (due to stress corrosion cracking resistance), pressure vessels, and applications requiring greater formability than 5083, limited to operating in temperatures less than 150^oF.
Typical Chemical Composition

Others

Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti Zn Each Total Aluminium

Minimum — — — 0.20 3.50 0.05 — — — — Remainder

Maximum 0.40 0.50 0.10 0.70 4.50 0.25 0.15 0.25 0.05 0.15

	Others
Minimum	—	—	—	0.20	3.50	0.05	—	—	—	—	Remainder
Maximum	0.40	0.50	0.10	0.70	4.50	0.25	0.15	0.25	0.05	0.15

Physical Properties

Characteristics		English	Metric
Nominal density (68°F/20°C)		0.0961 lbs/in³	2.66 mg/m³
Melting range		1085°F-1185°F	585°C-640.6°C
Specific heat (212 °F/100°C)		0.215 BTU/lb – °F	900 J/KG- °K
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Linear 68°F – 212°F 20°C – 100°C	12.2 micro in/in- °F	22.0 micro m/m- °K
Thermal Conductivity (68°F/20°C)	O Temper	72.5 BTU/ft- hr – °F	125 W/m – °K

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Tensile (0.0625” Dia. Specimen)					Hardness	Shear		Fatigue		Modulus
	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation/ 4D	Brinell 500 kg 10 mm	Ultimate shearing strength		Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type		Modulus of elasticity
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	% in 2″ (50mm)		KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	KSIx10³	Gpa
O	38	266	17	119	22	70	23	159	21	145	10.3	72.4
H-32	42	294	30	210	12	78	25.4	175	21.8	150	10.3	72.4
H-34	47	329	37	259	10	87	27	186	—	—	10.3	72.4

Specifications
- AMS – QQ-A-200/5
- ASTM – B221
- ASME – SB221
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General Characteristics

The 5086 alloy is a medium-to-high strength non-heat-treatable alloy. This alloy has good weldability and is more formable than alloy 5083. As it is resistant to stress corrosion cracking and exfoliation, it is extremely popular in the marine industry. 5086 is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls (due to stress corrosion cracking resistance), pressure vessels, and applications requiring greater formability than 5083, limited to operating in temperatures less than 150^oF.
Typical Chemical Composition

Others

Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ti Zn Each Total Aluminium

Minimum — — — 0.20 3.50 0.05 — — — — Remainder

Maximum 0.40 0.50 0.10 0.70 4.50 0.25 0.15 0.25 0.05 0.15

	Others
Minimum	—	—	—	0.20	3.50	0.05	—	—	—	—	Remainder
Maximum	0.40	0.50	0.10	0.70	4.50	0.25	0.15	0.25	0.05	0.15

Physical Properties

Characteristics		English	Metric
Nominal density (68°F/20°C)		0.0961 lbs/in³	2.66 mg/m³
Melting range		1085°F-1185°F	585°C-640.6°C
Specific heat (212 °F/100°C)		0.215 BTU/lb – °F	900 J/KG- °K
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Linear 68°F – 212°F 20°C – 100°C	12.2 micro in/in- °F	22.0 micro m/m- °K
Thermal Conductivity (68°F/20°C)	O Temper	72.5 BTU/ft- hr – °F	125 W/m – °K

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Tensile (0.0625” Dia. Specimen)					Hardness	Shear		Fatigue		Modulus
	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation/ 4D	Brinell 500 kg 10 mm	Ultimate shearing strength		Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type		Modulus of elasticity
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	% in 2″ (50mm)		KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	KSIx10³	Gpa
O	38	266	17	119	22	70	23	159	21	145	10.3	72.4
H-32	42	294	30	210	12	78	25.4	175	21.8	150	10.3	72.4
H-34	47	329	37	259	10	87	27	186	—	—	10.3	72.4

Specifications
- AMS – QQ-A-200/5
- ASTM – B221
- ASME – SB221

Aluminum Alloy 7075
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General Characteristics

The 7075 alloy offers the highest strength of the common screw machine alloys. The superior stress corrosion resistance of the T173 and T7351 tempers makes it a logical replacement for 2024, 2014 and 2017 in many critical applications. The T6 and T651 tempers have fair machinability, resistance welding and corrosion resistance ratings. This alloy is heavily utilized by the aircraft and ordnance industries given its superior strength.
Typical Chemical Composition

Other

Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Each Total Aluminum

minimum — — 1.20 — 2.10 0.18 5.10 — — — Remainder

maximum 0.40 0.50 2.00 0.30 2.90 0.28 6.10 0.20 0.05 0.15

	Other
minimum	—	—	1.20	—	2.10	0.18	5.10	—	—	—	Remainder
maximum	0.40	0.50	2.00	0.30	2.90	0.28	6.10	0.20	0.05	0.15

Physical Properties

Characteristics		English	Metric
Nominal density (68°F/20°C)		0.101 lbs/in³	2.80 Mg/m³
Melting range		990°F-1175°F	532°C-635°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Linear 68°F – 212°F 20°C – 100°C	13.0 micro in/in- °F	23.4 micro m/m- °K
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Volumetric 68°F / 20°C	3.78 x 10^-5 in.³/in.³– °F	68 x 10^-6 m³/m³– °K
Thermal conductivity (68°F/20°C)	T6, T651	75 BTU/ft- hr – °F	130 W/m – °K
Thermal conductivity (68°F/20°C)	T73, T7351	90 BTU/ft- hr – °F	155 W/m – °K
Electrical conductivity (68°F/20°C)	Equal Volume	T6, T651	33% IACS
	Equal Volume	T73, T7351	40% IACS
	Equal Weight	T6, T651	105% IACS

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Tensile (0.500″ Dia. Specimen)					Hardness	Shear		Fatigue		Modulus
	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation/4D	Brinell 500 kg 10 mm	Ultimate shearing strength		Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type		Modulus of elasticity
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	%		KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	KSIx103	Gpa
O	33	228	15	103	17	60	22	152	—	—	10.3	71.0
T6, T651	83	572	73	503	11	150	48	331	23	158	10.3	71.0
T73, T7351	73	503	63	434	13	—	44	303	23	158	10.3	71.0

Specifications
- AMS – 4122, 4123, 4124, 4154, 4166, 4167, 4168, 4169, 4187, QQ-A-225/9, QQ-A-200/11
- ASTM – B211, B221
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General Characteristics

The 7075 alloy offers the highest strength of the common screw machine alloys. The superior stress corrosion resistance of the T173 and T7351 tempers makes it a logical replacement for 2024, 2014 and 2017 in many critical applications. The T6 and T651 tempers have fair machinability, resistance welding and corrosion resistance ratings. This alloy is heavily utilized by the aircraft and ordnance industries given its superior strength.
Typical Chemical Composition

Other

Weight % Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Each Total Aluminum

minimum — — 1.20 — 2.10 0.18 5.10 — — — Remainder

maximum 0.40 0.50 2.00 0.30 2.90 0.28 6.10 0.20 0.05 0.15

	Other
minimum	—	—	1.20	—	2.10	0.18	5.10	—	—	—	Remainder
maximum	0.40	0.50	2.00	0.30	2.90	0.28	6.10	0.20	0.05	0.15

Physical Properties

Characteristics		English	Metric
Nominal density (68°F/20°C)		0.101 lbs/in³	2.80 Mg/m³
Melting range		990°F-1175°F	532°C-635°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Linear 68°F – 212°F 20°C – 100°C	13.0 micro in/in- °F	23.4 micro m/m- °K
Coefficient of thermal expansion	Volumetric 68°F / 20°C	3.78 x 10^-5 in.³/in.³– °F	68 x 10^-6 m³/m³– °K
Thermal conductivity (68°F/20°C)	T6, T651	75 BTU/ft- hr – °F	130 W/m – °K
Thermal conductivity (68°F/20°C)	T73, T7351	90 BTU/ft- hr – °F	155 W/m – °K
Electrical conductivity (68°F/20°C)	Equal Volume	T6, T651	33% IACS
	Equal Volume	T73, T7351	40% IACS
	Equal Weight	T6, T651	105% IACS

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Tensile (0.500″ Dia. Specimen)					Hardness	Shear		Fatigue		Modulus
	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation/4D	Brinell 500 kg 10 mm	Ultimate shearing strength		Endurance limit-R.R.Moore type		Modulus of elasticity
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	%		KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	KSIx103	Gpa
O	33	228	15	103	17	60	22	152	—	—	10.3	71.0
T6, T651	83	572	73	503	11	150	48	331	23	158	10.3	71.0
T73, T7351	73	503	63	434	13	—	44	303	23	158	10.3	71.0

Specifications
- AMS – 4122, 4123, 4124, 4154, 4166, 4167, 4168, 4169, 4187, QQ-A-225/9, QQ-A-200/11
- ASTM – B211, B221

Steel Alloy 9310 Air Melt
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General Characteristics

9310 VAC-ARC is a premium quality alloy carburizing steel produced by the vacuum consumable electrode process. It has a high hardenability, high core hardness and high fatigue strength, all of which make it ideally suited for critical aircraft engine gears.
Typical Chemical Composition

Weight % C Mn P S Si Ni Cr Mo Fe

minimum

0.08 0.45 — — 0.15 3.00 1.00 0.08 reminder

maximum 0.13 0.65 0.025 0.025 0.32 3.50 1.40 0.15

Weight %	C	Mn	P	S	Si	Ni	Cr	Mo	Fe
minimum	0.08	0.45	—	—	0.15	3.00	1.00	0.08	reminder
maximum	0.13	0.65	0.025	0.025	0.32	3.50	1.40	0.15

Mechanical Properties

	Tensile						Hardness
Heat Treatments	Ultimate		Yield		Elongation, % in 2”	Reduction of area	Brinell, Core
	KSI	MPa	KSI	MPa	%	%
Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (926°C) for 8 hrs. Oil quenched. Temperd at 300°F (148°C) for 2 hours.	187	1290	162	1120	15	51	375
Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (926°C) for 8 hrs. Slow cooled to room temperature. Heated to 1425°F (773°C), oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (148°C)	155	1070	130	896	15.5	52	331
Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (926°C) for 8 hrs. Slow cooled to room temperature. Heated to 1525°F (829°C), oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (148°C)	175	1210	155	1070	16	53	363

Specifications
- AMS – 6260, 6265F, 6267C
- BMS – 7-249 (Boeing)
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Weight %	C	Mn	P	S	Si	Ni	Cr	Mo	Fe
minimum	0.08	0.45	—	—	0.15	3.00	1.00	0.08	reminder
maximum	0.13	0.65	0.025	0.025	0.32	3.50	1.40	0.15

	Tensile	Hardness
Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (926°C) for 8 hrs. Oil quenched. Temperd at 300°F (148°C) for 2 hours.	187	1290	162	1120	15	51	375
Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (926°C) for 8 hrs. Slow cooled to room temperature. Heated to 1425°F (773°C), oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (148°C)	155	1070	130	896	15.5	52	331
Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (926°C) for 8 hrs. Slow cooled to room temperature. Heated to 1525°F (829°C), oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (148°C)	175	1210	155	1070	16	53	363

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Weight %	Si	Fe	Cu	Mn	Mg	Cr	Ti	Each	Total	Aluminium
Minimum	—	—	—	0.40	4.0	0.05	—	—	—	Remainder
Maximum	0.40	0.40	0.10	1.0	4.90	0.25	—	0.05	0.15	Remainder

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