Evaluation of Intergranular Corrosion in 7050-T7451 Aluminum Structures Influenced by Temperature and Contact with Cutting Fluid

Abstract

This research presents a practical approach to the development of the intergranular corrosion in 7050 - T7451 aluminum alloy used in the construction of manifold components of an aircraft structure. At first, it is presented what type of corrosion this is and how it develops in the crystalline structure, noting which variables contribute to the aggravation of this problem and their impacts on aviation, since this is the beginning of a number of structural defects included fatigue, which stands out even more because of the circumstances that are presented. The performance of the tests in laboratory seeks to evaluate the reactions of the material when exposed to cutting fluid and thermal variations for a long period; the development of corrosion in the microstructure has been simulated, and with this the loss of mechanical resistance of the samples could be evaluated. The results obtained indicate that the cutting fluid even slowly, showed effects in the propagation of corrosion in the alloy of aluminum studied and reduced your mechanical strength.