Effect of heat treatment on strength, exfoliation corrosion and electrochemical behavior of 7085 aluminum alloy

► The effect of heat treatment on strength and exfoliation corrosion of the AA7085 has been studied. ► RRA increases exfoliation corrosion resistance without sacrificing the strength. ► DRRA improves exfoliation corrosion resistance with retention of strength. ► The HLA decreases the strength and corrosion resistance.