Sep 27 2012
Beryllium copper UNS C17510 has a copper content of not less than 97.8%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C17510 forgings as a function of heat treatment.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Rockwell |
| B |
C |
F |
30T |
| TB00 |
- |
293MPa (42ksi) |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
| TF00 |
102mm (4in) |
794MPa (115ksi) |
92 |
- |
- |
- |
Equivalent materials to UNS C17510 copper alloy are the following:
- ASTM B441
- ASTM B534
- MIL C-81021
- SAE J461
- SAE J463
The chemical composition of UNS C17510 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Nickel |
1.4-2.2 |
| Cobalt, Co |
0.3 |
| Silicon, Si |
0.2 |
| Aluminum. Al |
0.2 |
| Beryllium, Be |
0.2-0.6 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.1 |
| Copper, Cu |
Balance |