Beryllium Copper Sheet Properties

C17200 copper s ultimate tensile and rockwell hardness properties in a peak aged condition are in the 200 ksi range and rc 45 respectively electrical conductivity 22 iacs minimum.
Beryllium copper sheet properties. Beryllium copper alloys combine form ability with very high strength properties when aged. Diamond pyramid rockwell b or c rockwell superficial electrical conductivity iacs. This alloy offers high strength hardness wear resistance with excellent fluidity. 3 4 ht th03 mill hardened 115 135 95 115 11min 46 47 50min ht th04.
Applications are in springs connectors switches and automotive parts. Oftentimes shortened to becu beryllium copper is an extremely versatile alloy that s desirable for many different applications and industries. Temper heat treatment tensile strength ksi 0 2 offset ksi elongation fatigue strength. Beryllium copper physical properties brush 60 c17460 yield strength.
Its strength and hardness is similar to that of steel. Beryllium copper 20c uns c82500. Special heat treating of the wire at the mill produces a mill hardened hm tempered beryllium copper wire which can then be formed and used without additional heat treatment. C17200 is also known as alloy 25 and is the most commonly utilized beryllium copper alloy and is notable for exhibiting the highest strength and hardness compared to commercial copper alloys.
Mechanical properties measured at room temperature 68 f 20 c temper sectioncold size typ work. The high conductivity alloys nickel beryllide in copper have a range from 0 15 to 0 7 weight percent beryllium. Under load yield strengthstrength 0 2 offset yield. Beryllium copper 20c uns c82500.
This alloy is ideal for investment sand or ceramic casting and provides excellent replication of intricate detail. You ll notice beryllium copper used in cryogenic equipment because it keeps its strength even at low temperatures. Properties edit beryllium copper is a ductile weldable and machinable alloy. Here are five of the properties it s known for.
0 05 offset el rockwellvickens hardness. It can be heat treatedfor increased strength durability and electrical conductivity.