Evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties

of Aluminium 7075 and tungsten carbide metal matrix

composition
History:
The first 7075 was developed in secret by a Japanese company, Sumitomo
Metal, in 1943. 7075 was eventually used for airframe production in the
Imperial Japanese Navy.
Al6063 VS Al7075
Chart Title
thermal

hardness

tensile strength

yield points

0 40 80 120 160
Chemical composition of Al7075
Aluminium Balance Manganese 0.3 max

Zinc 5.1 - 6.1 Magnesium 2.1 - 2.9

Chromium 0.18 - 0.28

Copper 1.2 - 2

Iron 0.5 max

Applications of Aluminium 7075
Al 7075 Used in Firearms
In Vietnam, the original M16 used aluminum receivers made of 6061
aluminum originally, but later switched to 7075 aluminum. The reason given
was that when the receiver was forged from 6061 aluminum, the forging
process made them prone to intergranular exfoliation in environments of
high temperature and humidity, such as that found in the jungles of Vietnam,
especially when combined with human sweat. Upon a suggestion by Eugene
Stoner, the receivers were changed to use 7075 aluminum instead.
Composite material
A composite material is a combination of two or
more chemically distinct and insoluble phase .
mostly metals, ceramics, fibres
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