ASTM B441 (ROD), ASTM B534 (PLATE) , RWMA Class III
C17510 Beryllium Copper is an alloy used primarily in applications that require high thermal or electric conductivity. The alloy offers good strength and hardness characteristics coupled with conductivity in the range of 45-60 percent of copper with ultimate tensile and hardness properties approaching 140 ksi and RB 100 respectively.
Typical Uses for C17510 Beryllium Copper:
ELECTRICAL: Instrument Parts, Connectors, Heavy Duty, Relay Parts, Conductors, Switch Parts, Fuse Clips
FASTENERS: Washers, Fasteners, Lock Washers, Retaining Rings, Roll Pins, Screws, Bolts
INDUSTRIAL: High Flux Electromagnets, Thermal Transfer Plates, Welding Equipment, Springs, Die Casting Plunger Tips
Sizes Available From NBM
SOLID BAR: 1/4" . 6" diameter
RECTANGLES: 3/8" x 1/2" . 1" x 3" thickness x width
SQUARES: 3/8" . 3" square
PLATES: 2" . 5" thickness
DISCS & RINGS: forged to size
HONED TUBES: up to 4" OD
Specifications
| End Product | Specification |
| Bar | ASTM B441 |
| Bar, Rolled | ASTM B534 |
| Plate | ASTM B534 |
| Rod | ASTM B441, SAE J463, J461 |
| Shapes | SAE J463, J461 |
| Sheet | ASTM B534 |
| Strip | ASTM B534, MILITARY MIL-C-81021, SAE J463, J461 |
| Tube | SAE J463, J461 |
