Description / Abstract:
Form
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of
extruded bars, rods, and profiles (shapes) produced with cross
sectional area of 22.5 square inches (145 cm2) maximum
and a circumscribing circle diameter (circle size) of 17.4 inches
(44.2 cm) maximum. See 8.3 for definition of circumscribing circle
size.
Application
These extrusions have been used typically for machined parts
requiring high strength with high toughness but usage is not
limited to such applications.
Certain processing procedures may cause this product to become
susceptible to stress-corrosion cracking; ARP823 recommends
practices to minimize such conditions.