Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.

David E Jakstis

Rahbar Nasserrafi

Gerald E Hicks

Kevin Lyle Obrachta

Darrell A Wade

LaVerne L Waalkes

Aluminum alloys are provided that can comprise boron and vanadium and high amounts of titanium and zirconium. The aluminum alloys described herein can exhibit superior tensile properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures and still maintain desirable ductility. The aluminum alloys can be used in applications where resistance to fatigue and breakdown at elevated temperatures is desirable, which includes applications in the aerospace and aeronautical fields.

Aluminum-copper alloys with improved strength

Aluminum-based alloys for casting or wrought processing having improved combinations of properties, including improved high temperature strength, are provided. The alloys generally comprise copper, magnesium, silver, and titanium, along with scandium and/or cobalt. Zirconium, zinc, and/or vanadium may also optionally be present in the alloy. When cobalt is present in the alloy, nickel may also optionally be present. Cast and wrought products, as well as methods of making the same using the alloys, are also disclosed.

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Andover, KS, United States of America

David E Jakstis