The invention relates to the technical field of aluminum alloys, in particular to a high-strength light aluminum
alloy and a preparation method and application thereof. The aluminum
alloy comprises the following chemical components in percentage by weight: 3.5 to 6.5 percent of Mg, 2.5 to 5.0 percent of Zn, 0.2 to 1.0 percent of Cu, 0.1 to 0.4 percent of Mn, 0.05 to 0.25 percent of Zr, 0.05 to 0.25 percent of Sc, 0 to 0.12 percent of Fe, 0 to 0.12 percent of Si and the balance of Al and inevitable
impurity elements. Wherein the
mass ratio of Mg to Zn is 1.0-2.0, the total content of Mn, Zr and Sc does not exceed 0.5%, the total content of Zr and Sc does not exceed 0.38%, and the
mass ratio of Zr to Sc is 0.6-1.5. By accurately controlling the contents and proportions of elements such as Mg, Zn, Cu, Mn, Zr, Sc and the like, perfect combination of high strength and light weight of the
alloy is realized. The density of the alloy is smaller than or equal to 2.72 g / cm < 3 >, the yield strength is larger than or equal to 350 MPa, the tensile strength is larger than or equal to 450 MPa, the
ductility is larger than or equal to 10%, the
welding coefficient is not smaller than 0.75, and the
exfoliation corrosion performance is not lower than the EA level.