C17510 Beryllium Copper
ASTM B441 (ROD), ASTM B534 (PLATE) , RWMA Class III
C17510 Beryllium Copper is an alloy used primarily in applications that require high thermal or electric conductivity. The alloy offers good strength and hardness characteristics coupled with conductivity in the range of 45-60 percent of copper with ultimate tensile and hardness properties approaching 140 ksi and RB 100 respectively.
Pipe
Sheet/Plate
| SOLID BAR | 1/4" - 6" diameter |
| RECTANGLES | 3/8" x 1/2" - 1" x 3" thickness x width |
| SQUARES | 3/8" - 3" square |
| PLATES | 2" - 5" thickness |
| DISCS & RINGS | forged to size |
| HONED TUBES | up to 4" OD |
Typical Uses for C17510 Beryllium Copper
- Electrical: Instrument Parts, Connectors, Heavy Duty, Relay Parts, Conductors, Switch Parts, Fuse Clips
- Fasteners: Washers, Fasteners, Lock Washers, Retaining Rings, Roll Pins, Screws, Bolts
- Industrial: High Flux Electromagnets, Thermal Transfer Plates, Welding Equipment, Springs, Die Casting Plunger Tips
Product Specifications
| End Product | Specification |
| Bar | ASTM B441 |
| Bar, Rolled | ASTM B534 |
| Plate | ASTM B534 |
| Rod | ASTM B441, SAE J463, J461 |
| Shapes | SAE J463, J461 |
| Sheet | ASTM B534 |
| Strip | ASTM B534, MILITARY MIL-C-81021, SAE J463, J461 |
| Tube | SAE J463, J461 |
Chemical Composition
| Al | Be | Co | Cu | Fe | Ni | Si | |
| Min/Max | 0.2 | 0.2 - 0.6 | 0.3 | Rem | 0.1 | 1.4 - 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Nominals | - | 0.4000 | - | 97.8000 | - | 1.8000 | - |
Temper
| Product Type | Temper Type |
| Bar | ASTM B441 |
| Bar, Rolled | ASTM B534 |
| Plate | ASTM B534 |
| Rod | ASTM B441, SAE J463, J461 |
| Shapes | SAE J463, J461 |
| Sheet | ASTM B534 |
| Strip | ASTM B534, MILITARY MIL-C-81021, SAE J463, J461 |
| Tube | SAE J463, J461 |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Sect. Size | Cold Work | Type Min | Temp | Tensile Strength | YS 0.05% UL |
YS 0.02% Offset |
YS 0.005% Offset |
Elong. | RH B |
RH C |
RH F |
RH 30T |
VH 500 |
BH 500 |
BH 3000 |
Shear Strgth |
Fatigue Strgth |
Izod Impact Strgth |
| - | in. | % | - | F | ksi | ksi | ksi | ksi | % | B | C | F | 30T | 500 | 500 | 3000 | ksi | ksi | ft-lb |
| - | mm. | - | - | C | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | MPa | MPa | J |
| FLAT PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||
| TF00 | 0 | 68 | 110 | 90 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TF00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 758 | 621 | - | - | 12 | 96 | - | - | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TD04 | 0 | 68 | 78 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TD04 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 538 | 483 | - | - | 5 | 83 | - | - | 72 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TH02 | 0 | 68 | 115 | 108 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35 | - | |||
| TH02 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 793 | 745 | - | - | 8 | 98 | - | - | 81 | - | - | - | 241 | - | 0 |
| TD02 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TD02 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 469 | 414 | - | - | 8 | 70 | - | - | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TB00 | 0 | 68 | 45 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TB00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 310 | 172 | - | - | 28 | 32 | - | - | 36 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TH04 | 0 | 68 | 115 | 110 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TH04 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 793 | 758 | - | - | 8 | 96 | - | - | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| FORGINGS | |||||||||||||||||||
| TF00 | 4.02 | 68 | 115 | 90 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TF00 | 102 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 794 | 620 | - | - | - | 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TB00 | 0 | 68 | 42 | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TB00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 293 | - | 138 | - | - | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| ROD | |||||||||||||||||||
| TF00 | 0 | 68 | 110 | 90 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TF00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 758 | 621 | - | - | 18 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TH04 | 0 | 68 | 115 | 110 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TH04 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 793 | 758 | - | - | 14 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TB00 | 0 | 68 | 45 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TB00 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 310 | 172 | - | - | 28 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| TD04 | 0 | 68 | 72 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| TD04 | 0 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 496 | 448 | - | - | 12 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 |
Physical Properties
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.8 · 10-6 per oF (68-392 F) | 17.6 · 10-6 per oC (20-200 C) |
| Density | 0.317 lb/in3 @ 68 F | 8.77 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 48 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.281 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 45 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.263 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 22.8 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 3.79 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point Liquid US | 1955 F | 1068 C |
| Melting Point Solid US | 1885 F | 1029 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 19200 ksi | 132400 MPa |
| Modulas of Rigidity | 7500 ksi | 51710 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 8.77 | 8.77 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.1 Btu/lb/oF @ 68 F | 419.0 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 120.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 · oF) @ 68 F | 207.7 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Fabrication
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Good |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Gas Sheilded Arc Welding | Fair |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Fair |
| Soldering | Good |
| Spot Weld | Good |
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