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 rods as a function of heat treatment.
| Temper |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
| B |
C |
F |
30T |
| TB00 |
310MPa (45ksi) |
172MPa (25ksi) |
28% |
35 |
- |
- |
- |
| TD04 |
496MPa (72ksi) |
448MPa (65ksi) |
12% |
68 |
- |
- |
- |
| TF00 |
758MPa (110ksi) |
621MPa (90ksi) |
18% |
96 |
- |
- |
8 |
| TH04 |
793MPa (115ksi) |
758MPa (110ksi) |
14% |
98 |
- |
- |
- |
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 |