This procurement specification covers rivets fabricated from an aluminum alloy designated as 2117-T4, solution treated. The following specification designations and their rivet coatings are covered: AS7222 Rivets anodized per AMS 2470, chromic acid process; AS7222-1 Rivets anodized per AMS 2471, sulfuric acid process.Primarily for joining aluminum parts where rivets having 26 ksi minimum ultimate shear strength is adequate.
