Copper Alloy
Beryllium Copper
Copper Alloy
Beryllium Copper
Beryllium copper is an alloy containing small amounts of beryllium, usually between 0.5% to 3%, making it one of the strongest copper alloys.
- Beryllium copper exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion, particularly in air and water, making it suitable for harsh environmental conditions.
- This alloy can be heat-treated and machined into various shapes, showing outstanding performance in the production of precision components.
- Compared to regular copper alloys, Beryllium Copper offers significantly higher strength and can withstand substantial pressure and mechanical loads.
- It maintains strong mechanical properties even at high temperatures.
- Beryllium copper is non-magnetic, making it ideal for use in explosive environments.
- It is highly resistant to wear, making it perfect for components subjected to high wear and tear.
- It can be easily welded and brazed, making it well-suited for precision machining applications.
Specifications
| Beryllium Copper Plate/Sheet | |
| Thickness | 0.1mm-100mm |
| Width | 50mm-1000mm |
| Length | 1000mm-3000mm,or customizable |
| Beryllium Copper Rod | |
| Diameter | 2mm-200mm |
| Length | 1 m-3m,or cut to desired length |
| Beryllium Copper Wire | |
| Diameter | 0.05mm-5mm |
| Delivery Forms | Coiled wire or straight wire |
| Beryllium Copper Tube | |
| Outer Diameter | 3mm-100mm |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5mm-10mm |
| Length | 1 m-3 m |
| Beryllium Copper Strip | |
| Thickness | 0.01mm-0.1mm |
| Width | 10mm-300mm |
| Processing Accuracy | ±0.005mm |
Chemical Composition
| Grade | Beryllium (Be) | Nickel (Ni)+ Cobalt (Co) | Cobalt (Co)+ Nickel (Ni)+ Iron (Fe) | Lead (Pb) | Copper (Cu) |
| C17000 | 1.60-1.79 | ≥0.2 | ≤0.6 | - | Rest |
| C17200 | 1.80-2.00 | ≥0.2 | ≤0.6 | - | Rest |
| C17300 | 1.80-2.00 | ≥0.2 | ≤0.6 | 0.2-0.6 | Rest |
Physical Properties
| Density | 8.3g/cm³-8.8g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 865°C-955°C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 15%-60% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 105 W/(m·K)-125 W/(m·K) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 16.6×10⁻⁶/K (20°C-300°C) |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | |
| After Aging Treatment | 930 MPa-1380 MPa |
| Hardness | |
| After Aging Treatment | HRC 38-45 (Brinell Hardness 300-400 HB) |
| Elongation at Break | 4%-20% (depending on the condition of heat treatment) |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 120 GPa-130 GPa |
Chemical Properties
| Beryllium (Be) | 0.2%-2.0% |
| Copper (Cu) | Rest (main element) |
| Others | Nickel (Ni),Cobalt (Co),etc. |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance,making it suitable for use in salt spray and marine environments |
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