Beryllium Copper Rods

Product Details:

UNS C17200 beryllium copper alloys are ductile and produced in mill hardened and heat treatable tempers. These alloys are used for all applications, which require high strength, stiffness and good conductivity. The tensile strength of C17200 copper is over 1380 MPa (200 ksi).

The following datasheet will explain about UNS C17200 beryllium copper alloys.

Chemical Composition:

The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C17200 copper.

Physical Properties:

The physical properties of UNS C17200 copper are given in the following table.

Mechanical Properties:

The mechanical properties of UNS C17200 copper are tabulated below.

• The machinability rate of C17300 copper alloys is 50%.

C17300 copper alloys can be welded using soldering, brazing, gas shielded arc welding, coated metal arc welding, spot welding, seam welding and butt welding. Oxyacetylene welding is not recommended for this type of alloys.

C17300 copper alloys are forged at temperatures ranging from 649 to 816°C (1200 to 1500°F).

• C17300 copper alloys have good hot working property.

• C17200 copper alloys have excellent cold working property.

• Annealing of C17200 copper alloys is performed at temperature ranging from 774 to 802°C (1425 to 1475°F).

The following are the major applications of UNS C17300 copper:

• Electrical/electronic connectors
• Current-carrying springs
• Precision screw machined parts
• Welding electrodes
• Bearings
• Plastic molds
• Corrosion resistant components.