6L17 - 1200 is suitable for aircraft and military highly stressed structural components. Heat treatable very high strength alloy with a strength slightly lower than 7010. Very high fatigue strength. Joining preferably by rivets, adhesives or screws. May be clad with 7072 for better protection against stress corrosion cracking.
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy 6L17 - 1200 is covered by Standard BS EN 6L17 (1985)
Temper Types
The most common temper for 6L17 - 1200 aluminium are:
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