C17200 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY

Product catalog summary

Overview of Copper Beryllium Alloy (C17200 / CuBe2)
This document provides a detailed overview of the Copper Beryllium alloy, specifically C17200, known for its high strength and versatility. It is widely used in industries requiring rigorous performance due to its excellent properties.

Key Benefits

Anti-galling properties
Excellent machinability
Low friction
Corrosion and erosion resistance
Non-magnetic
Multiple tempers available
Ability to anneal and re-age
Moderate electrical and thermal conductivity

Product Forms
The alloy is available in various forms including rod, tube, wire, plate, and strip.

Chemical Composition
The composition includes Copper (remainder), Nickel + Cobalt (0.2 - 0.35%), Aluminum (0.1% max), Beryllium (1.8 - 2.0%), Silicon (0.15% max), and Nickel + Cobalt + Iron (0.6% max).

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength: Varies with temper and size, ranging from 60 to 225 ksi (413 to 1,551 MPa)
Yield Strength: Ranges from 20 to 200 ksi (137 to 1,516 MPa)
Elongation: 2% to 60%
Hardness: B45 to C45

Thermal and Electrical Properties

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 9 x 10^-6 (70 - 400°F)
Density: 0.302 lb/in³
Electrical Conductivity: 15 - 28% IACS
Electrical Resistivity: 46.2 microhm-cm at 68°F
Melting Point: Liquid at 1,800°F (982°C), Solid at 1,600°F (871°C)
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension: 19 x 10⁶ psi
Thermal Conductivity: 20 - 60 Btu-in/hr-ft²-°F

Standards and Specifications
The alloy conforms to various standards including ASTM-B-194, ASTM-B-196, ASTM-B-197, ASTM-B-643, AMS 4530, AMS 4533, AMS 4650, AMS 4651, QQ-C-530, ASNA 3400, and others.

Contact Information
Busby Metals is the supplier, with locations in New York, Texas, UK, France, Singapore, and China. For more information, visit busbymetals.com.

Catalog excerpts

Rod, Tube, Wire, Plate & Strip BENEFITS Excellent for anti-galling concerns Excellent machinability Low friction properties Excellent corrosion and erosion resistance Non-magnetic Multiple tempers Able to anneal and re-age Moderate electrical and thermal conductivity This Copper-Beryllium alloy gets its strength from “Precipitation Heat Treating” as well as Hot and Cold working and it is the “King” of all high strength Copper alloys. C17200 product has the best of all worlds when it comes to engineering requirements. Its superiority in strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, conductivity, anti-galling, machine-ability and formability rival most any other alloy. C17200 is utilized in most every marketplace were rigorous demands and high performance is required. BUSBY METALSThe Trusted Name in Copper Alloys

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Tensile Strength Product / Property Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (70 - 400�F) Electrical Conductivity % IACS Electrical Resistivity microhm-cm @ 68�F Melting Point Liquid US 1,800�F (982�C) Melting Point Solid US 1,600�F (871�C) Modulas of Elasticity in Tension Thermal Conductivity Btu-in/hr-ft²-�F Wire, Hard Drawn BUSBY METALS NEW YORK. TEXAS. READING, UK. TOULOUSE, FRANCE. SINGAPORE. SHENZHEN, CHINA. NEW YORK 55 Davids Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788 T 1 800 552 8729 T 1 631 434 3400 F 1 631 434 3409 E [email protected] For more information visit:

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C17200 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY

C17200 COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY

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