Complex aluminum alloy EN AW-7075 (Al-Zn-Mg-Cu) is a high-strength alloy with a 5.6 - 6.1 mass. % of zinc, 2.1-2.9 mass. % of magnesium and 1.2–2.0 mass. % of copper. Due to good mechanical properties such as high strength, fracture toughness, good ductility, low density and corrosion resistance, alloy EN AW-7075 sees its use in aerospace, military, naval, automotive industries, for climbing equipment, bicycle components, camping equipment and in the food packaging industry.
The purpose of this thesis is to perform a thermodynamic characterization of the alloy EN AW-7075. With the Thermo-Calc program, we performed thermodynamic calculations of the equilibrium and non-equilibrium states, and based on the obtained calculations, we drew an isopleth phase diagram and a Scheil diagram. We also conducted differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for the samples in cast and homogenized state using a Netzsch STA 449C Jupiter device. We determined the characteristic temperatures and the corresponding enthalpies of formation of individual phases.
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