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Copper Beryllium
|Alloy Grade - CuBe
Material No. Unified Numbering System (UNS): C17510
Chemical Composition
| Element | Cu(1,2) | Fe | Ni | Al | Be | Co | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min (%) | 1.4 | 0.2 | |||||
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.1 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
- Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
- Cu value includes Ag.
This is heat treatable copper alloy. Heat treatment cycle consist of Solusionizing followed by ageing Process.
This alloy is superior to other high conductivity copper alloy in respect of mechanical & spring properties.
Common Fabrication Processes
- Cold working
- Drawing
- Extruding
- Forging
- Hot working
- Machining
Mechanical & Electrical Properties
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| Form | Condition | Tensile Strength In N/MM2 | Elongation In % | Rockwell Hardness in B Scale-HRB | Conductivity% IACS at 20°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod | Precipitation Hardened | 760 Min. | 8 Min. | 92 Min. | 45 Min. |
| Bar, Plate, Flat | Precipitation Hardened | 700 Min. | 8 Min. | 90 Min. | 45 Min. |
Physical Properties
| Melting Point – Liquidus °C | 1068 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point – Solidus °C | 1029 |
| Density lb/cu in. at 20°C | 0.317 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.77 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C | 48(1) |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 20°C | 45(2) |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °C at 20°C | 120 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-200 10⁻⁶ per °C (20 – 200°C) | 9.8 |
| Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°C at 20°C | 0.1 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi | 19200 |
| Modulus of Rigidity ksi | 7500 |
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Applicable Form & Size
| Form | Size |
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| Rod |
Dia: Ø16 mm-Ø100 mm Length: 0.5-1 Mtr |
| Flat |
Thick: 6 mm-50 mm Width: 35 mm -100 mm max Length: 0.5-1 Mtr |
| Forged Block |
Thick: 50 mm-100 mm Width: 100 mm-250 mm max Length: 100-400 mm |
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Apart from above we can also manufacture as per customer specification. |
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Typical Applications
| Product Category | Product |
|---|---|
| Electrical/ Fasteners/ Industrial |
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